The Good News of Jesus Christ radically changes how we view
Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received from God. Ephesians 4:1 CEB
How to Live Out Who God Says I Am
• I choose to be
No more lying, then! Each of you must tell the truth to the other believer, because we are all members together in the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:25 GNT
Why? We are family!
• I choose to deal with
If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day. Don’t give the devil a chance. Ephesians 4:26–27 GNT
Why? Anger can
• I choose to avoid
If you used to rob, you must stop robbing and start working, in order to earn an honest living for yourself and to be able to help the poor. Ephesians 4:28 GNT
Why? My job is meant to provide for my
• I choose to use my
Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you. Ephesians 4:29 GNT
Why? I want my words to be
• I choose to avoid
Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. Ephesians 4:31 GNT
Why? Jesus’s presence in my life has changed the way I
• I choose to display the
Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ. Ephesians 4:32 GNT
Why? What I
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Memory Verse
Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received from God. Ephesians 4:1 CEB
Next Steps
I will use the Invest & Invite cards to bring others to celebrate Christmas at Emmanuel.
I will live out what I profess to believe. A balanced life is a blessed life!