A Command to Change!
In a Cocoon — Jas 1:2-4
Be transformed - metamorphosized (Eph 4:17; Rom 12:2)
Be renewed in the spirit of your mind (Truth) (Rom 12:2; Eph 4:23; Col 3:10)
The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to change us
2 Tim 3:16
- teaching - Truth from God
- reproof - conviction of sin
- correction - how to fix the problem
- training in righteousness-coaching
Specific
| Put off - Disrobe - Stop | Put on - Dress - Replace |
|---|---|
| (Reproof) Repentance — 2 Cor 7:10 | (Correction & Training) Obedience by Faith — Heb 11 |
| Eph 4:22, 25, 31; Col 3:8, 9 | Eph 4:24; 6:11; Col 3:10,12,14; Rom 13:14 |
| Eph 4:25 - Lying (Models after Father of Lies) | Eph 4:25 - Telling the truth (Models after the God of All Truth) |
| Eph 4:28 - Stealing (A taker - focus on self) | Eph 4:28 - Working, giving to others (A giver - focus on others’ needs) |
| Eph 4:29 - Corrupt communication (Tears down, destroys others) | Eph 4:29 - Edifying communication (Builds up and helps others; gracious) |
| Eph 4:31 - Wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, malice, bitterness (Manifests the work of the flesh) | Eph 4:32 - Kindness to others, tenderhearted, compassionate, forgiving (Manifests the fruit of the Spirit) |
Phil 4:13
You Choose!
Josh 24:15; Heb 11:24-26
