Daily Bible Reading – July 2021, God’s Word of FaithExemplo

July 14

Introduction

The apostle Paul draws a distinction between the ways in which Christ’s followers lived before they knew him and the ways they lived after they experienced God’s grace. He says that they must give up their foolish ways and bad habits and instead live, by the help of the Holy Spirit, in ways that reflect God’s likeness.

Today’s Scripture Reading 

Ephesians 4:17-32

Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 4:32

"Be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ."

Reflect

Paul says that living without Christ is like living in the dark. What does such “darkness” mean to you? List the things that are part of a Christian’s “old life,” and list the “rules” for the “new life.” Is anything about trying to live this new life hard? If so, why?

Pray

Lord God, help me get rid of all my bitterness, passion, and anger. Release me from shouting, insults, and hateful feelings. Fill me with kindness and tender-heartedness, that I may forgive others as you have forgiven me. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Those harboring grudges

Tomorrow’s Reading

Ephesians 5:1-20: The apostle Paul admonishes the Lord’s followers to live in the light.