He is the down payment of our inheritance, for the redemption of the possession, to the praise of His glory.

So then, remember that at one time you were Gentiles in the flesh—called “the uncircumcised” by those called “the circumcised,” which is done in the flesh by human hands.

For He is our peace, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In His flesh,

Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger,

and don’t give the Devil an opportunity.

And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit. You were sealed by Him for the day of redemption.

Don’t participate in the fruitless works of darkness, but instead expose them.

For it is shameful even to mention what is done by them in secret.

So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless actions, but be filled by the Spirit:

Fathers, don’t stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but as slaves of Christ, do God’s will from your heart.