#Ephesians 4:4

[wiirocku]

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

#Ephesians 4:32 #be kind #compassionate #one another #forgiving #each other #Christ God #forgave you

[andallshallbewell]

#Ephesians 4:2 #quote #inspiration #bible verse #faith #scripture

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Do Not Give Place to Anger

31 Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. 32 Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ. — Ephesians 4:31-32 | New Century Version (NCV) The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Cross References: 2 Samuel 7:21; Psalm 37:8; Proverbs 19:11; Matthew 6:14; Matthew 18:33; Romans 3:14; 1 Corinthians 13:4; 2 Corinthians 2:7; 2 Corinthians 2:10; Ephesians 4:22; Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:8; Colossians 3:19; 1 Peter 2:1

#warning #bitterness #wrath #harsh words #anger #wicked behavior #kindness #gentle speech #love #forgiveness #imitators of God #Ephesians 4:31-32 #The Epistle of Ephesians #New Testament #NCV #New Century Version Bible #Thomas Nelson Inc.

[7races]

bitterness is a disease that spreads quickly among those closest to the host.

#Ephesians 4:31

[walkswithmyfather]

“This will continue until we are . . . mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him.” —Ephesians 4:13 (CEV)

“Spiritual Growth Is a Lifelong Journey” —By Rick Warren:

“Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth. Spiritual maturity is neither instant nor automatic. It’s gradual and progressive. Paul said, “This will continue until we are… mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him” (Ephesians 4:13 CEV).

You are a work in progress. Your spiritual transformation —developing the character of Jesus—will take the rest of your life. And even then it won’t be completed here on Earth. It will only be finished when you get to heaven or when Jesus returns. At that point, any unfinished work on your character will be wrapped up.

The Bible says that when you’re finally able to see Jesus perfectly, you will become perfectly like him: “We are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is” (1 John 3:2 NLT).

Many Christians become confused because they ignore this simple truth: God is far more interested in building your character than he is in anything else.

People worry when God seems silent on specific issues, such as “What career should I choose?” The truth is, there are many different careers that could be in God’s will for your life. What God cares about most is that whatever you do, you do in a Christlike manner.

God is far more interested in who you are than in what you do. We are human beings, not human doings. God is much more concerned about your character than your career—because you will take your character into eternity, not your career.

God’s purpose is to make you like him before he takes you to heaven. Becoming like Jesus is your greatest privilege, your immediate responsibility, and your ultimate destiny.

Talk It Over:

How have you seen God shaping your character to be more like Jesus?

God is more interested in who you are than in what you do. How does knowing this change the things you’re praying about or worrying about?

Your spiritual transformation will take your whole life—and not be completed until you see Jesus face to face. How does that knowledge affect how you live each day?”

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[thebeautyofscripture]

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ.

Ephesians 4:14-15

#bible #scripture #beauty #nature #outdoors #water #ocean #waves #blue #jesus #bible verse #ephesians #ephesians 4:14-15

[disneynerdpumpkin]

~ Scriptures about forgiveness ~

Matthew 6:15 "But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."

Colossians 3:13 "Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive."

Daniel 9:9 "To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him."

Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

Proverbs 10:12 "Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses."

Micah 7:18 "Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love."

Mark 11:25 "And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."

Luke 17:3-4 "Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him."

Luke 6:37 "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:"

Matthew 6:14 "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:"

1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Isaiah 1:8 "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."

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[iexistapparantly]

He's off to work again...

#madness combat #madnesscombat #madcomtober #madcomtober2023 #hot dog #blood #background #Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another #tenderhearted #forgiving one another #even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

[jesus-is-lord-and-savior]

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,

(Ephesians 2:4, ESV)

#Ephesians 2:4 #Bible #Bible verse

[peaceandnature]

#quotes #quote #Jane austen quote #quote art #tenderheartedness #tender heart #drawing inspo #lettering #people #hearts #valentine #valentines day #Ephesians 4:32

[phoenixflames12]

#by others #bible verse #bible verse 365 #Ephesians 4:32 #words of wisdom #things to remember #christianity #faith

[wiirocku]

Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV) - Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

#Ephesians 4:29 #let no #corrupt #word #proceed #mouth #good #necessary #edification #impart #grace #hearers

[isfjmel-phleg]

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#random personal stuff #had to walk away from tonight's service at my family's church #(I'm not there physically and have to stream in - they won't know) #and I don't normally do that and I don't like doing it #but the guest speaker was advocating a type of parenting that (I have firsthand evidence) does more harm than good #that ultimately destroys the child's spirit #and flies in the face of Ephesians 6:4 #and I just...couldn't do it #God does not treat his children as if they have all the cunning and malice of a hardened sociopath #so why should we #('Did your parents ever tell you you were good?' I got asked this week - and I honestly can't remember) #I am going to read a psalm #and do my dishes #and take a bath and try to think about who God really is as a father

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. — Ephesians 4:30 | Cambridge Paragraph Bible (CAMB) The Cambridge Paragraph Bible of the Authorized English Version, by Scrivener, Frederick Henry Ambrose, 1813-1891. Published by Cambridge University Press. Cross References: Genesis 6:6; Psalm 78:40; Isaiah 63:10; John 3:33; Ephesians 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; Hebrews 10:29

#warning #grieving the Holy Spirit #God #sealed #day of redemption #Ephesians 4:30 #The Epistle of Ephesians #CAMB #Cambridge Paragraph Bible #Cambridge University Press

[drshermaines-wisdomnuggets]

"YES, GOD CAN STILL USE YOU!"

Ephesians 2:10, “For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above – spiritually transformed, renewed, READY TO BE USED] for good words, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].” (AMP) When David first arrived at…

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[walkswithmyfather]

“Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.” —Ephesians 1:4 (NLT)

“You Can't Impose on God” By Joyce Meyer:

“Today, I want to remind you of something I consider to be important to your well-being: You are no surprise to God. He knew what He was getting when He chose you, just as He knew what He was getting when He chose me. The Bible says God actually picked us out for Himself as His own! You didn't just randomly show up one day.

And God hasn't decided to merely tolerate you. You can't bother God because He picked you...you can't impose on Him! He's not rolling His eyes when you have a problem. Instead, He'll always remind you how far you have come, how well you are doing, how precious you are in His sight, and how much He loves you.

God already knew your weaknesses, every flaw you would have, every time you would fail, and He still said "I want you." Ephesians 1:5 declares He foreordained you to be adopted as His own. God is your daddy! With Him on your side, things are bound to work out all right in the end.

Prayer Starter: God, Your love amazes me. As my Father, You chose me before the world was ever created. No matter how flawed I may be, I know that You still want me. Thank You for Your goodness!”

#ephesians 1:4