Ephesians 4

"Dear Member of My Body, Paul emphasized in several of his letters to churches that My church is My bodily presence in the world (Romans 12:3-8; 1..."

"Dear Father, giver of lasting gifts, Thank you for the gracious gifts bestowed by your Messiah on us when he descended into the depths for us and..."

"Dear Precious Disciple, Paul beautifully described the Father's grace in the first part of his letter to the Ephesians. He emphasized that the..."

"Instead [of living by your corrupt sinful nature], let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God —..."

"Dear Father, righteous and holy God, Help me never to be tempted to live as worldly people live: futile in their thinking - darkened in their..."

"Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your..."

"Dear Father, worthy of my love and obedience, May the thought of deceit or falsehood never enter into my relations with my brothers and sisters in..."

"Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you...."

"[God] has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. . . . Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the..."

"Dear Father, You have called me to your kingdom and glory! Help me to live a life worthy of the calling I have received from you. Help me live the..."

"Dear Father, Giver of life and growth, We bless you, Father, because what you want for each of us your children is that we may no longer remain..."

"Dear Father, Thank you, Father, for the unity you have provided for us: the one body, the one Spirit, the one hope that belongs to our calling, the....."

"[When we use our spiritual gifts to equip and encourage each other,] we will no longer be immature like children. We won't be tossed and blown about...."

"Dear Father, righteous and holy God, Enable me to put away completely my old human nature - the former lifestyle corrupted by deceitful desires. Help..."

"For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and....."

"With the Lord's authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they..."

"But [living immorally] isn't what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw..."

"Dear Servant of God, In My earthly ministry, I repeatedly taught that the greatest in the kingdom of heaven is a servant. My death on the cross for....."

"And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on...."

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

"You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the..."

"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."

""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. "

"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,...."

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other,..."

"And "don't sin by letting anger control you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil."

"Instead [of going back to our old way of worldly living], let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be..."

"Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and..."

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were..."

"Don't grieve God. Don't break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don't..."

"And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating..."

"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received."

"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ."

"Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ."

"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ."

"From [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

"You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires..."

"...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."

"Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body."

"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..."

"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..."

"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..."

"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..."

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

"Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them."

"And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of...."

"So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body."

"All that the believer has must come from Christ, but it comes solely through the channel of the Spirit of grace. Moreover, as all blessings thus flow...."

"Many Christians remain stunted and dwarfed in spiritual things, so as to present the same appearance year after year. No up-springing of advanced and...."

"If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need."

"Dear Precious Disciple, The world can be a bewildering place for you as you seek to live for Me in a culture controlled by the evil one. This..."

"Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace."

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go...."

"Dear Beloved, Learn to wait and think before you speak. Give the Holy Spirit an opportunity to guide your conversation instead of being thrust into....."