Ephesians 4: 1-3(NAS)
I,
therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of
the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness,
with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to
preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4: 1-3 (NIVUS)
As a
prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling
you have received. 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 have made Yeshua your Messiah
and Lord; you have given Him the power to decide the direction of your
life. You belong to Him and are under His control. He, therefore, desires
that you regulate and conduct yourself in ways that please Him. As you
follow His leading, making use of the opportunities He gives you, you will make
progress.
He has called and given you the
authority of His Name. Now you bear a name and a title that is recognized
among men. Since you are under orders to carry out the commands of the
Lord your God, do so in a suitable and worthy manner. Yours is a weighty
responsibility, one that requires you to value those to whom you are
called. Know that your calling has merit.
Maintain a humble opinion, not
thinking only of yourself. Conduct yourself with modesty. Whatever comes
your way receive it with gentleness and meekness. Through the power
of the Holy Spirit, show self restraint and do not hastily retaliate a suffered
wrong. Instead act with patient endurance, allowing the Lord to vindicate
you. It is necessary and your duty to show brotherly love, affection, and
good will to others. Always bear with benevolence the faults of others.
Be earnestly diligent to always
guard the unity of the faith, paying close attention to the influence of
the Holy Spirit in this. Keep with watchful care the agreement that binds
you to your brethren, maintaining peace and harmony. This will promote safety
and prosperity, allowing you to live in tranquility.
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