Our journey through Paul's Letter to the Ephesians continues today as we study Ephesians 4:17-24. Paul uses these verses to share what it means to follow Jesus, live in right relationship with God and others, and how we make daily ethical decisions. The metaphor that the Apostle Paul chooses is that of clothing. There are some old ways (old clothes) that we are to take off and discard. Likewise, Jesus teaches us that there are some news ways (new clothes) that we are asked to put on. I'll use a personal story about a golf country club, gym, restaurant, and pool to help illustrate the power of the clothing we choose to put on. The following study and reflection questions will help guide your spiritual journaling, reflection, and perhaps even a conversation with others.

1. Pastor Rob spoke about St. Augustine's "ordered loves" analogy. Honestly assessing your own personal 'order of loves', what do you discover?
2. What old clothes of your former way of life (or current way of life) is Jesus asking you to discard?
3. What new clothes of faith do you feel you need to "put on" in order to more faithfully follow Jesus?

Pastor Rob

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