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Walk Worthy of the Calling. Ephesians 4:1-2. I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Ephesians 4:1-2 ESV).
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Walk Worthy of the Calling Ephesians 4:1-2
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Ephesians 4:1-2 ESV)
There is a Difference Between Worthy and Unworthy Walking Worthy… deserving, suitable, comparable to the claim Calling… a vocation, life’s work
Colossians 1:10 • …so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Walk with “All” Humility • Best definition was being equal • Jesus changed the term from being equal to putting others first
1 Peter 5:5-6 • You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. • 6. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
Walk with “All” Humility • Best definition was being equal • Jesus changed the term from being equal to putting others first “ALL” humility implies humility toward God as well as man, and toward His word.
Walk with Gentleness Gentleness/meekness… mildness, kindness, strength under control
Walk with Gentleness Toward Men?!? • Gal. 5:23- a fruit of the Spirit • Gal. 6:1- a way of dealing with others
1 Timothy 6:11 • But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
Walk with Gentleness Toward Men?!? • Gal. 5:23- a fruit of the Spirit • Gal. 6:1- a way of dealing with others • 1 Tim. 6:11- not from the “natural man” but told to “pursue” it
Walk with Patience At least 2 senses of the word passive sense- enduring trials
1 Peter 4:14 • If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
Walk with Patience At least 2 senses of the word Passive sense- enduring trials Active sense- persevering in doing good
Romans 2:7 • …to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;
Showing tolerance/forbearance How shall that be demonstrated?
Romans 15:1 • Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.
Showing tolerance/forbearance • Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding
Colossians 3:13 • bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
Showing tolerance/forbearance • Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding • Col. 3:13- standing ready to forgive
1 Peter 3:8-9 • To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; • 9. not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.
Showing tolerance/forbearance • Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding • Col. 3:13- standing ready to forgive • 1 Pet. 3:8-9- putting up with evil,not returning it
James 1:19 • This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;
Showing tolerance/forbearance • Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding • Col. 3:13- standing ready to forgive • 1 Pet. 3:8-9- putting up with evil,not returning it • James 1:19- Quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger
1 Peter 4:8 • Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
Showing tolerance/forbearance • Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding • Col. 3:13- standing ready to forgive • 1 Pet. 3:8-9- putting up with evil,not returning it • James 1:19- Quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger • 1 Pet. 4:8- encouraging love
ALL of these are part of a “worthy” walk • Humility • Gentleness • Patience • And forbearance • Are you walking worthy?