Originally the Bat Cave Bible study was a study thru the book of Psalms and towards the end Marion had been asking me a lot of things like which book was next and where we can find a guide to life in the Bible. Most pastors say John is the best place for bible reading to start. For the practicality of things applied to life I thought of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. In my bible these verses we are looking at are referred to as children of light. Last week I shared a song called In the Kingdom by White Cross. the chorus said this. "We're alive we are strong we're a nation we belong. Let us all stand together in the kingdom, No more darkness no more night we are children of the light. Let us all stand together in the kingdom." Let's look at God's design for his children of the light.
17. Stop living like the world for it is hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness. They wander from God. They have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against God. They have no sense of shame, living for lustful pleasures and practicing all manner of impurity.
20-21 "But that isn't what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him." Wake up call people you know better.
22-24. Here comes your marching orders remember you're a follower of the King of Heaven's armies. "Throw off your sinful nature and your former ways of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature. Created to be like God-truly righteous and holy." Think of this like getting ready to workout. You throw off things that would hinder you and set your mind to the task. If you have ever watched a wrestling match the people involved have a stance and a mindset this is what's going on here.
25. Paul goes back to the Ten Commandments on this one. Stop lying speak the truth to the family of God.
26-27. "And don't sin by letting anger control you. Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry. For anger gives a foothold to the devil." I can tell you I have actually woke up my wife to apologize for being angry and fighting with her.
28. "if you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead use your hands for good hard work and then give generously to others in need." An entire change in perspective.
29. "Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." I shouldn't have to explain this but God said stop using profanity and talking bad about people.
30. See also 2 Corinthians 6:15-18
31. "Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words and slander as well as all types of evil behavior." The verse is self explanatory but people still hold onto bitterness.
32. "Instead be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another just as God thru Christ has forgiven you." Yeah do all that.
Hit you where you live by Petra because this is all about a life change being lived out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt-PecLSNTs
In the Light by DC Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWq1XYxtlRs
All things new by Steven Curtis Chapman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKx_hx5itIM
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