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Ephesians Week 6

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 Ephesians 5   5  1  Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children   2  and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3  But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.   4  Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.   5  For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [ a ]   6  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.   7  Therefore do not be partners with them. 8  For you were once darkness, but now you are light i...
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Be Relentless!

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Relentless-  adjective 1. that   does   not   relent ;  unyieldingly   severe,   strict,   or   harsh;   unrelenting: (unstoppable, determined) That's our calling.  We are to relentlessly fight for those who can't fight for themselves. We are to relentlessly pursue  good and hate evil.  We are to relentlessly love the people God places in our lives. We are to relentlessly pursue righteousness for His namesake.  We are to relentlessly assist those in need even when our own need is great. Lately, life has been especially trying and I would explain ...if it were just my story, but it also involves loved ones around me.   But, it FEELS like giving up would be easier.    That isn't our calling or our example. Paul, who wrote most of the New testament, was relentless ..... 2 Corinthians 11 shows Paul's relentlessness Whatever anyone else dares to boast about—I am speaking as a fool—I also...
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