Ephesians 4:25 So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbours, for we are members of one another.
Paul is giving some advice to the church in Ephesus about how they are supposed to live as Christians. And the upshot of all the advice is this: it should be different. Someone should be able to see a difference in your life once you've become a part of the church. Once you've committed yourself to a life as a disciple, it should make a difference. The specifics we could debate all day long (take a Christian Ethics class), but the point is: it should make SOME difference.
This verse summarizes to me the essence of Christian ethics. You are a part of the other. Your self-interest is the thriving of your sisters and brothers. We are members of one another. Members. If you hurt, I hurt. So why would I want to cause you hurt? I'm only hurting myself. Again, the specifics are tough, but that's the basis for it. Now we spend our lives trying to work it out.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
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Amen!
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