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The former thief was to no longer lie or manipulate others, but personally work to provide for his own needs. As always, Paul frames Christian conduct in terms of what it allows us to do for others. In this case, an honest living allows a believer to share what they have with those who cannot support themselves.
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Paul begins to offer practical advice on living the Christian life from the start of Ephesians, chapter 4. The previous section presents us with a panoramic understanding of who we are in Christ and the tremendous privileges that are ours by faith in Him, but once we arrive at this section, he instructs us on the correct response all believers should have to the amazing grace bestowed on us ...
The second part of this chapter (Ephesians 4:17–32) focuses on the new life believers have in Christ. Believers are to no longer live sinfully "as the Gentiles do" (Ephesians 4:17). In this context, Paul is using the term "Gentiles" to refer to those who do not have a saving knowledge of Christ.
May 13, 2013 · He just says, “Stop doing it.” In effect, he is saying, “Stealing isn’t Christian behavior. You’re a Christian now. So stop stealing.” But the Bible does reveal several root causes that lead people to steal. So I want to examine five causes of stealing, contrasting them with five changes that will cure a thief. 1.
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy. Majority Standard Bible He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
View the readings for this Sunday. April 14, 2019, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24. Phil 2:6-11 Lk 22:14-23:56. By Marc Massery. After Christ is betrayed and abandoned by some of His closest followers, after He's scourged, crowned with thorns, stripped of his garments, and nailed to the Cross, He dies to the sound of his enemies and executioners ...
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