Christ is
seated on heaven’s throne with the Father above.
We have also
been raised with Him, recipients of His love,
Instructed
not to focus on earth but value what heaven will cherish,
For He
who lives for earthly pleasures is he who will surely perish.
There are
sins from the former life that simply must be denied,
Things
the godless revel in, that a believer must sweep aside.
Immorality
of every kind, impurity, lust and greed;
You will
be bound to idolatry if scripture you fail to heed.
You must
also rid yourselves of anger, malice and rage.
Watch
your speech carefully. Do not in profanity engage.
You threw
off the sinful man who reveled in foul deeds;
The new
man is renewed in mind, empowered by Christ indeed.
Here you
are, God’s elect, holy, gracious and kind,
Humble,
forgiving, patient with others, loving at all times.
Enjoying
God’s peace in your heart, filled with gratitude;
Teaching
and singing spiritual truth to strengthen your attitude.
Whatever
you do in word or deed, do it in Jesus’ name.
He alone
is our glorious Lord, worthy of praise and acclaim.
Always remember
to thank the Father for Jesus in whom we pray;
Life is
sweeter and heaven nearer as we live this way each day.
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