Morning: The sermon, "A Life Worthy," explored Ephesians 4:1-6. In this passage, Paul begins to explore the proper response to the blessings bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus. Paul calls his readers to live a life worthy of the calling to which they were called. The calling to which we are called is to glorify Christ.
The way we live a life worthy of that calling is to be humble, gentle, patient, and to bear with others in love. Humility is the ability to see ourselves for who we are, to see our weaknesses, to realize our dependence upon grace, and to see our need of others. Gentleness is the characteristic of restrained strength. It is the ability to be angry at the right times, for the right reasons, and not blow your top. Patience is the ability to bear up under difficult circumstances without breaking down. We need to bear with one another, to help each other with our problems, and care for those in need. We should do all of this out of love.
We strive for unity in the the church because are indwelt by one Spirit. There is one body and one Spirit, because we are united by one hope. Our one hope is the one Lord, Jesus Christ, who unites us in one faith to the glory of the one God and Father. As we pursue the glory of God, we live a life worthy of the calling to which we have been called.
Evening: Business meeting.
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