Walk Worthy of the Calling Ephesians 4:1-2

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Ephesians 4:1-2 ESV)

There is a Difference Between Worthy and Unworthy Walking Worthy… deserving, suitable, comparable to the claim Calling… a vocation, life’s work

Colossians 1:10 …so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Walk with “All” Humility Best definition was being equal Jesus changed the term from being equal to putting others first

1 Peter 5:5-6 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. 6.  Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,

Walk with “All” Humility Best definition was being equal Jesus changed the term from being equal to putting others first “ALL” humility implies humility toward God as well as man, and toward His word.

Walk with Gentleness Gentleness/meekness… mildness, kindness, strength under control

Walk with Gentleness Toward Men?!? Gal. 5:23- a fruit of the Spirit Gal. 6:1- a way of dealing with others

1 Timothy 6:11 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.

Walk with Gentleness Toward Men?!? Gal. 5:23- a fruit of the Spirit Gal. 6:1- a way of dealing with others 1 Tim. 6:11- not from the “natural man” but told to “pursue” it

Walk with Patience At least 2 senses of the word passive sense- enduring trials

1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

Walk with Patience At least 2 senses of the word Passive sense- enduring trials Active sense- persevering in doing good

Romans 2:7 …to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;

Showing tolerance/forbearance How shall that be demonstrated?

Romans 15:1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.

Showing tolerance/forbearance Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding

Colossians 3:13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.

Showing tolerance/forbearance Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding Col. 3:13- standing ready to forgive

1 Peter 3:8-9 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; 9.  not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.

Showing tolerance/forbearance Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding Col. 3:13- standing ready to forgive 1 Pet. 3:8-9- putting up with evil,not returning it

James 1:19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

Showing tolerance/forbearance Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding Col. 3:13- standing ready to forgive 1 Pet. 3:8-9- putting up with evil,not returning it James 1:19- Quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

Showing tolerance/forbearance Rom.15:1- bearing with a lack of understanding Col. 3:13- standing ready to forgive 1 Pet. 3:8-9- putting up with evil,not returning it James 1:19- Quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger 1 Pet. 4:8- encouraging love

ALL of these are part of a “worthy” walk Humility Gentleness Patience And forbearance Are you walking worthy?