Good morning! This morning we will pick up where we left off on Friday, reading Ephesians chapter four where it addressed the nature of human beings and practices they lived before becoming believers. Today, we will focus the new life as a believer.
Bible Verse – Ephesians 4:20-24 NLT
“20 But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.”
Reflection
These verses in contrast to verses 17-19, new believers/believers are no longer hardened in heart or impure, their minds are no longer in the dark, and their/our lives are no longer alienated from God. This is a result of Christ being the center and anchor of believers’ lives. Believers learn the truth of God’s word – reading it for themselves, and applying the Truth to their lives. Because of Christ Jesus believers are able to turn away from self-centeredness, lust, deceit, and all the temporary non-full-filling activities of this world. The Truth (John 14:6) has set each believer free. Because of Christ Jesus believers become more like Christ (new people in Christ) – made new in our attitudes and minds.
Sisters and brothers, as believers we should hold strong to the Truth, read the Word of God that transforms us a little more each time we read it, and we should live it out in our lives, our homes, and anywhere God places us.
Prayer
Father God, thank you for another day and week to serve you. Thank you for the transformation of our minds and our lives. Lord, I thank you that you have given each one of us the ability to follow you above any man or woman. Lord, thank you for opening our eyes to the truth of Your word, the ability to recognize deceit and evil. Lord, thank you for discernment and peace.
Lord, thank you for your grace and mercy as you have forgiven me/us of our sins and put us back on track. Lord, forgive us for the sins we have committed knowingly and unknowingly. Lord, continue to transform us. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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BIBLE STUDY
Our next Bible study session is on Thursday, November 12, 2026. This in-depth Bible study series is on the Book of Galatians. The book is titled: Now That Faith Has Come, written by Beth Moore. Study is online via Zoom and it begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. To join the study, send an email to contactus@maryewhiteministries.com
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