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Ephesians 4:24-31 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

24. You were taught to start living a new life. It is created to be truly good and holy, just as God is.

25. So each of you must get rid of your lying. Speak the truth to your neighbor. We are all parts of one body.

26. Scripture says, "When you are angry, do not sin." (Psalm 4:4) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.

27. Don't give the devil a chance.

28. Those who have been stealing must never steal again. Instead, they must work. They must do something useful with their own hands. Then they will have something to give to people in need.

29. Don't let any evil talk come out of your mouths. Say only what will help to build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who listen.

30. Do not make God's Holy Spirit sad. He marked you with a seal for the day when God will set you completely free.

31. Get rid of all hard feelings, anger and rage. Stop all fighting and lying. Put away every form of hatred.

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