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July 26, 2003

Volume 120, Issue #15

Lectionary

The Jesus diet: Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51

God has become clear in the person of Jesus.

Joined at the heart: Ephesians 4:1-16

As Christians, we are joined together, responsible for one another’s Christian walk and well-being. Paul talks about “one body and one spirit,” so when someone we know is in trouble—some metaphorical fuse is burning in his or her life—we’re there for that person, praying, talking, listening and helping. We “bear with one another in love,” with “humility, gentleness and patience.” Of course, it's easier to describe that kind of fellowship with good religious words than to actually pull it off.

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