Paul has many of these lists in the New Testament -- and when we read them, we often pick the one that doesn't apply to us and then focus on that, ignoring all the others that we violate frequently! When we read such lists, may we do so with humility, recognizing that we all sin and fall short of the glory of God, and that each and every one of us needs to be honest about where we're at and what we need to focus on. May we not lie to one another, and may we not lie to ourselves, but may we let the Holy Spirit lead us into a place of repentance where we pray for God to help us put to death that which is broken within us. From there, we have the ability to go forth and demonstrate how God has done a mighty work in us.
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