Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Part 2: We Need Some Adults
Ephesians 4:22-32
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2. Think about what you’ve done
3. Think about how you can do better
**You’re not responsible for what other people do, you are responsible for what
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” —Paul (Romans 12:18)
Mr. Rogers said, “Look for the helpers.” Jesus said, “Be the helpers.”
Jesus also said, “Let the children
We need some adults. It’s time to grow up.
22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
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 benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. —Ephesians 4:22-32
Do this for someone else because God already did it for you.
If we want to be influencers, if we want to be people who get to talk with others about faith, we have to be the ones to
We need some adults. Do you know any?