Eph 5:1-2) Imitate God, all we do as children filled with love, exemplify Christ: offered himself sacrificially for us, pleasing aroma to God.
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:1-2
3-5) no sexual immorality, impurity, greed (idolatry/worship of world) among God's people, obscene stories, foolish talk, coarse jokes. Instead thankfulness to God, inheritance in Christ's kingdom.
Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. (John the Baptist) Matthew 3:2
From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Matthew 4:17
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:10
So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 5:19
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33
But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you. Matthew 12:28
Mark gives us the secrets of the Christ's Kingdom comes from repenting from sin and believing God via the parables of growing seed, believing like children. Mark 4:11, we don't die before we see the Kingdom of God arrive in great power Mark 9:1
6-9) Don't be fooled by excuses for sin, don't participate in darkness but live as people of light, Christ in us produces good, right, true.
10-14) Carefully determine what pleases the Lord, expose intentions with light, the why behind evil deeds done in secret.
- Thoughts, words, actions, habits, character, destiny
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12
15-20) Careful how you live, wise, make the most, thoughtful, understanding Lord's aim, filled with Holy Spirit, music in your hear, give thanks.
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