Ephesians 4 Lesson 6 continued
Lesson 6 how do patience and humility work together ? paitence is how you act while you wait - giving forgiveness and blessing others while trusting God fully . this works together with humbleness - giving God credit for your good fortune and giving God thanks in all circumstances Thessalonians 5 ;16 - 18
Ephesians 4;1- 3
4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love .
See Also Romans 16;17 - 20
2 JOhn 6-11 and James 3;17
Ephesians 4;15 Speak the truth in Love .
Question 4 how can false doctrine break the unity of the church ? we end up not believing the same things
5 what surprises you about the draw of cults verses the church ?
that they follow false Doctrine .
we can rather be unified in christ teaching even with different denominations .
6 Ephesians 4;11 - 12
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the
the Gift of service is not a toy to play with .
rather we are to give and forget ourselves - our wants to learn to be content in all circumstances whether Rich or ... Philippians 4;11-12
7 what does Paul mean to walk as the gentiles walk ? 4;17
Instructions for Christian Living. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking
dont be feudal or angry with you thinking . rather forgive in unity and love .
8 how do believers renew their minds ? Romans 12;2 and 21
Romans 12:2, NIV: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Ephesians 4;`25 - 27
Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, forwe are members one of another. 26Be angry and do not sin; do not ...
9 how does dealing with anger right away help defuse them ? when the anger festers and simmer . it becomes intense and causes us to sin and make the wrong decision .
Ephesians 4;29
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
10 what does Paul mean by unwholesome talk ? Slander, Malice , bitterness , unwanted un constructive criticism , labels, bullying , teasing , name calling ; what are ways to deAL WITH inappropriate talk ? think before we speak : is it true ? is it helpful ? it is inspiring ? is it necessary ? is it kind
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