Ephesians 4:1-16

"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, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." It's pretty straightforward: do what you've been called to do. This reminds me of Al Pino's message from Celebration South Florida, "Be Who You Are" (I highly recommend this sermon. It can be found here: http://www.gccc.net/celebration2008/sermons.html). Only after recognizing who we are in Christ can we do excellent things for Christ. There is one Spirit, who resides in each one who believes. Therefore, we are all connected by that same Spirit. We must live in the unity of the Spirit. It is simply by recognizing the truth of the gospel that we can walk in such a way. We are called to see the wisdom of God in giving apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Our attention is drawn to them so that we might thank God for them, for they are quite beneficial. God uses them to "equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." What kindness is shown to us through the gift of these people.

I am unable to continue writing at this time, but will make an effort to continue later in the day.