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![]() So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the HARDENING of their HEARTS. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. |
You however,
did not come to know Christ that way. Surely you heard of Him and
were taught in Him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus.
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put
off your old self, which is being corrupted by it's deceitful
desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put
on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and
holiness.
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully
to his
neighbor, for we are all members of one body. In your anger do
not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing
must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with
his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in
need.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only
what is helpful for building others up according to their needs,
that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy
Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of
redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling
and slander along with every form of malice. Be kind and
compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in
Christ God
forgave you.
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live
the life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for
us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual
immortality, or any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these
are improper for God's holy
people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse
joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of
this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person-such a
man is an idolater-has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ
and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because
of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
Therefore do not be partners with them.
For you were once in darkness, but now you are in the light of
the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light
consists in all goodness,
righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have
nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather
expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the
disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light
becomes visible. This is why it is said:
"Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will
shine on you."
Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise,
making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will
is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead,
be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms,
hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to
the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything,
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
I think if you are looking for direction in your life and you really want to walk the straight path...This would be the place to start!!
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