When we compare ourselves to others we lose every time. Jesus told several stories about how we get caught up in wanting something that others have and become discontent with who we are and what we are blessed with.

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Today we look at the tension that's created when families are stuck in a cycle of chaos and detachment. The level of rebellion, resentment, restlessness, and apathy becomes clear when we look at the break down of consistent nurturing and discipline from committed adults.

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What does mutual submission look like? We shouldn't think of ourselves as better than anyone else. We need to treat everyone with dignity and respect. This affects every relationship that we have, especially a marriage.

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As we continue talking through the book of Ephesians we look at the behaviors that take us down selfish paths that distract and destroy.

Are the things that we say and do reflect the light of Jesus or the darkness of evil?

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We live in a culture of hook up, shack up, and break up. We look at Ephesians 5 today and see that even the hint of immorality or greed is considered sin.

God's grace enables us to not merely hide our sin, but to be renewed and alive in Christ.

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Do you grieve God by the way you treat others? Do your words and actions lift others up and bless them?

We are all called to extend grace and forgiveness with generosity. This relational and reflective ethic is how others see Christ's love through us.

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Pastor Joe continues in the series ATTACHED where we look verse by verse through the book of Ephesians. We can't be conforming to the things of this world. It's imperative that we are renewing our minds with the characteristics and virtues that Jesus set before us.

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The Bible talks about God's glory and human glory. What is your glory?

It's a culmination of your interests, gifting, skills, time, lean, disposition, family, proclivity, schooling, discipline- all of these precious things intersect at this glorious convergence point- the highest flower of your being, that we describe as your glory, weight, or kabod.

Now that we know what our glory is, how are we going to use it?

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