· Hopelessly confused.
· 18 their minds are full of darkness;
· They wander far from the life god gives because
· They have closed their minds and
· Hardened their hearts against him.
· 19 they have no sense of shame.
· They live for lustful pleasure and
· Eagerly practice every kind of impurity.
20 But THAT ISN’T
WHAT YOU LEARNED ABOUT CHRIST.
21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the TRUTH that
comes from HIM,
22 THROW OFF your OLD SINFUL NATURE and your former way of life, which is CORRUPTED by lust and deception.
23 Instead, LET THE SPIRIT renew
your thoughts and attitudes.
24 PUT ON YOUR NEW NATURE, created to BE LIKE GOD—truly RIGHTEOUS
and HOLY.
How?
1.
25 So stop telling lies.
2.
Let
us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.
3.
26 And “don’t sin by letting anger
control you.”
4.
Don’t
let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 for anger
gives a foothold to the devil.
5.
28 If you are a thief, quit stealing.
6.
Instead,
use your hands for good hard work, and
7.
Give
generously to others in need.
8.
29 Don’t use foul or abusive language.
9.
Let
everything you say be good and helpful,
10.
So,
that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
11.
30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s
Holy Spirit by the way you live.
12.
Remember,
he has identified you as his own,[e] guaranteeing that you will be saved
on the day of redemption.
13.
31 Get rid of all bitterness,
14.
Rage,
15.
Anger,
16.
Harsh
words, and
17.
Slander,
18.
As
well as all types of evil behavior.
19.
32 Instead, be kind to each other,
20.
Tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
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