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until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
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They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.
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and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
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And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
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Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
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and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
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But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
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For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
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Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
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always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
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The Armor of God
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
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Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
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Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
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Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
