With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused.
Ephesians 4:17
“The thought is not that unregenerate minds are empty. It is that they are filled with things that lead to nothing.” – Curtis Vaughan
The Instead Life
- Speaks in love, grows more like Christ in every way.
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
Ephesians 4:15 - Allows thoughts and attitudes to be shaped by the Spirit.
Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Ephesians 4:23 - Uses hands for good hard work and gives generously to those in need.
If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.
Ephesians 4:28 - Demonstrates kindness and forgives just like Christ.
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32 - Lives in with a thankful attitude and voids obscene talk.
Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.
Ephesians 5:4 - Exposes evil and darkness rather than participating in them.
Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.
Ephesians 5:11 - Lives filled with the Spirit and avoids excessive drinking.
Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:18-20
I love to personalize and pray God’s Word.I pray that from Your glorious unlimited resources that You will empower me with inner strength through the Spirit. Then make Your home in my heart as I trust you. That my roots will grow deep in God’s Word and keep me strong. That may have the power to understand as all Your children how wide, long, high, and deep Your love us for me.
Ephesians 3:16-18
Live the joy filled instead life.
Pick up the baton and run!!
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