The document discusses the importance of spiritual growth among Christians, emphasizing the need to walk worthy of their calling as outlined in Ephesians 4:1-3. It highlights five key attitudes: humility, gentleness, patience, bearing with one another, and eagerness to maintain unity. The author warns that failure to mature can lead to strife and division within congregations.

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“unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the
P stature of the fulness of Christ” (Ephesians 4.13)

6. “But if you bite and devour one
another, watch out that you are
not consumed by one another. ”
— Galatians 5.15, CB NT p. 333

7. “Let us not become conceited,
provoking one another, envying
one another. ”
— Galatians 5.26, CB NT p. 334

8. “But if you have bitter jealousy
and selfish ambition in your
hearts, do not boast and be false
to the truth. ”
— James 3.14, CB NT p. 403

9. “For where jealousy and selfish
ambition exist, there will be
disorder and every vile practice. ”
— James 3.16, CB NT p. 403

10. “And I, brethren, could not speak
to you as to spiritual people but as
to carnal, as to babes in Christ. ”
— 1 Corinthians 3.1, NKJV: CB NT p. 291

11. “for you are still carnal. For where
there are envy, strife, and
divisions among you, are you not
carnal and behaving like mere
men? ”
— 1 Corinthians 3.3, NKJV: CB NT p. 292

13. “walk in newness of life”
— Romans 6. , CB NT p. 271
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14. “walk in love”
— Ephesians 5.2, CB NT p. 341

15. “Look carefully then how
you walk ... as wise”
— Ephesians 5.15, CB NT p. 341

16. “walk in a manner
worthy of the
calling”
— Ephesians 4.1,
CB NT p. 339

17. “walk in a manner
worthy of the
calling”
— Ephesians 4.1,
CB NT p. 339
WORTHY OF
THE LORD

18. “walk in a manner
worthy of the
calling”
— Ephesians 4.1,
CB NT p. 339
WORTHY OF
THE GOSPEL

19. “walk in a manner
worthy of the
calling”
— Ephesians 4.1,
CB NT p. 339
CALLED TO
PEACE

20. “walk in a manner
worthy of the
calling”
— Ephesians 4.1,
CB NT p. 339
CALLED TO
HOLINESS

21. Walk: worthy of the gospel
and the Lord!
Calling: to holiness and peace!

22. 1. Humility

23. 2. Gentleness

24. 3. Patience

25. “See how the farmer waits for the
precious fruit of the earth, being
patient about it...”
— James 5.7 CB NT p. 405
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3. Patience

26. 4. Bearing with one another

27. 5. Eager to
maintain
the unity
of the spirit
in the bond
of peace

29. Immature
• Jealousy
• Selfish Ambition
• Conceit
• Provoking
• Envying
• Division
• Strife

30. Immature Mature
• Jealousy • Humility
• Selfish Ambition • Gentleness
• Conceit • Patience
• Provoking • Bearing with one
• Envying another
• Division • Eager to
• Strife maintain unity

31. Immature F Mature S
S EL H ER
M Y OT
• Jealousy • Humility
• Selfish Ambition • Gentleness
• Conceit • Patience
• Provoking • Bearing with one
• Envying another
• Division • Eager to
• Strife maintain unity

32. Will today be the
day you decide to
be saved?

33. Lesson slideshows (with notes)
and audio can be found at:
www.churchofchristmiranda.com

34. Photo Credits: (All photos from istockphoto.com are copyright protected. Please do not use without permission.)
Tape measure: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Inch_tape.jpg
Children Jumping: iStock_000006388772
Firewalker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/davida3/2206600557/sizes/l/in/
photostream/
Walking on Eggs: iStock_000006152972
Walking on beach: http://freeaussiestock.com/free/Australiana/slides/
walk_on_beach_jpg_orig.htm
Bible: iStock_000005249390
Bowing: iStock_000006055584
Horse: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewpescod/4813047742/sizes/l/in/
photostream/
Tied hands: iStock_000001125640
Girl and Dog: http://www.flickr.com/photos/f_jean/1353269772/sizes/l/in/
photostream/
Fight: http://www.flickr.com/photos/richteabiscuit/876248679/sizes/l/in/
photostream/

35. Photo Credits: (All photos from istockphoto.com are copyright protected. Please do not use without permission.)
Men Arguing: iStock_000001852501
Toddlers Fighting: http://www.flickr.com/photos/valentinap/1429994191/sizes/l/
in/photostream/
Dog and Cat: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sephiroty/320928712/sizes/m/in/
photostream/

36. Compiled and Presented by:
God’s Growth Dave Stewart
27 February, 2011
#02 Las Cruces, NM
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Walking Worthy
Ephesians 4.1-3
Synopsis: Too often Christians do not grow up like they should and it
often destroys congregations. Paul reminds us that we should walk worthy
of our calling and teaches us five vital attitudes: humility, gentleness,
patience, bearing with one another, and being eager to maintain unity.
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“Let all that you do be done with love.”