Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of Giants 3

KEEP LOOKING UP

1Since you have been raised up to a new life with the Chosen One, then keep looking upward toward him into the spirit-world above, where he sits in the place of greatest honor at Creator’s right hand. 2Keep your thoughts and desires centered on the spirit-world above, not on the things from the earth below.

HIDDEN IN THE CHOSEN ONE

3You died with the Chosen One, and now your life is hidden with the Chosen One in the Great Spirit. 4When the Chosen One is revealed, then you will be revealed with him and share in his beauty and honor.

THINGS THAT MUST DIE

5So let the death of the Chosen One kill in you all that is of the ways of this world. These are things such as improper sexual desires, spiritual impurity, uncontrolled emotions that lead to wrong desires, evil ways, and always wanting more than you need. These desires come from listening to lying spirits.#3:5 Lit. which is idolatry 6It is things such as these that will bring down the great anger of Creator on the ones who refuse to follow his ways.

7All of you once followed this dark path when you walked in these ways, 8but it is now time to walk away from these things, things such as uncontrolled anger that turns into rage, dark selfish desires, speaking lies against others, and insulting them with foul words from mouths that have no respect. 9So stop lying to each other and speaking with forked tongues!

WALKING THE NEW PATH

These bad-hearted ways must come to an end, for they no longer represent who you are. The person you were has died, so quit walking the path like that worn-out person you used to be. 10Instead, begin to walk in the ways of the new person you have been created to be. This new person is being created to look like the Great Spirit and to think his thoughts.

THE CHOSEN ONE IS ALL IN ALL

11In the Chosen One there are no longer Insiders or Outsiders,#3:11 Lit. Jews or Greeks or those who ceremonially cut the flesh and those who do not. We no longer see ourselves or others as uncivilized, ruffians,#3:11 Lit. Scythian, a people group known to be barbaric and uncivilized slaves or free. For there is only the Chosen One. All are in him, and he is in all!

NEW REGALIA FOR A NEW LIFE

12The Great Spirit has chosen you to be his holy and deeply loved children, so put on the new regalia he has provided for you. Put on deep feeling for the pain of others, kindness, humbleness of heart, gentleness of spirit, and be patient with one another. 13If there are any complaints against each other, then carry that burden basket and learn to forgive. For we must forgive others in the same manner that our Honored Chief has freely forgiven us.

14When all this new regalia is in place, let the love of the Great Spirit gather all the loose threads and braid them together in unity with one another. 15Let the Chosen One guide you on the path of peace and harmony, and then as his one body this peace will be the guiding light in your hearts as you give thanks to the Great Spirit.

DANCING OUR PRAYERS

16Let the message of the Chosen One become a deep watering hole inside you. It will then become a refreshing spring as you teach and guide one another with wisdom and understanding. You will sing traditional prayers, sacred chants, and spiritual songs, as you dance your prayers before the Great Spirit with glad and thankful hearts.

17Every step taken and each word spoken should be done to represent our Honored Chief Creator Sets Free (Jesus), as you dance your prayers and give thanks through him to our Father the Creator.

GUIDANCE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

18Wives, listen to and follow the loving guidance of your husbands, for this is a good thing in Creator’s sight. 19Husbands, love your wives in the same manner that Creator loves you, and never let bitter roots grow in your heart toward them.

20Children, follow the wise guidance of your parents in all you do, for this will make Creator’s heart glad. 21Fathers, do not push your children too hard, for this may make their hearts fall to the ground.

GUIDANCE FOR SLAVES AND MASTERS

22If you are a slave, then do everything your earthly master tells you to do, not just when he has his eye on you but from a good heart and out of deep respect for the Great Spirit. 23Do everything from a strong heart, knowing you are serving our Creator and not weak human beings. 24For you know it is our Honored Chief, the Chosen One, whom you serve, who will honor you with all that he has promised. 25It does not matter whether one is master or slave: if wrong is done, then wrong will come back—full circle. Creator will not favor one over another.

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