Ephesians 6 - CEVUS06 & KIB1967

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Navigating the complexities of life can be challenging, especially for young people who are still finding their way. The Bible offers timeless wisdom and guidance that can help shape a fulfilling and purposeful life. Here are some key Biblical tips for young people:

1. Seek Wisdom and Understanding

Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

The pursuit of wisdom is highly valued in the Bible. Wisdom helps in making informed decisions, understanding the world better, and living a life that is pleasing to God. Young people are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding, not only through formal education but also through life experiences and learning from others.

2. Honor Your Parents

Ephesians 6:1-3 – “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—’so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'”

Respecting and honoring parents is a fundamental principle in the Bible. It fosters healthy family relationships and sets a foundation for a respectful attitude towards authority and elders.

3. Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

The heart, in Biblical terms, is the center of one’s being, encompassing emotions, desires, and thoughts. Guarding your heart means being mindful of what influences you—your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves being cautious about the company you keep, the content you consume, and the activities you engage in.

4. Flee from Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

Temptations are a part of life, but the Bible reassures that there is always a way to overcome them. Young people are encouraged to recognize their weaknesses, seek God’s strength, and make conscious efforts to avoid situations that might lead to sin.

5. Develop a Prayerful Life

Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Prayer is a powerful tool for maintaining a close relationship with God. It helps in finding peace, gaining strength, and seeking guidance. A prayerful life enables young people to stay connected to their faith and find solace in difficult times.

6. Cultivate Good Friendships

Proverbs 13:20 – “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

The company you keep significantly influences your character and decisions. The Bible encourages surrounding yourself with wise and good-hearted individuals who uplift and encourage you to grow in faith and virtue.

7. Serve Others

Galatians 5:13 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

Service to others is a core principle in Christianity. It teaches humility, compassion, and selflessness. Young people are encouraged to look beyond their own needs and contribute positively to the lives of others.

Conclusion

The Bible offers invaluable guidance for young people striving to live meaningful and virtuous lives. By seeking wisdom, honoring parents, guarding their hearts, fleeing from temptation, developing a prayerful life, cultivating good friendships, serving others, living with integrity, trusting in God’s plan, and staying humble, young people can navigate the complexities of life with faith and purpose.

Children and Parents

1 Children, you belong to the Lord, and you do the right thing when you obey your parents. The first commandment with a promise says, 2 “Obey your father and your mother, 3 and you will have a long and happy life.”

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Through trials and triumphs, his heart remains true, A reflection of God’s love in all that he’ll do. "The righteous man walks in his integrity,"

4 Parents, don't be hard on your children. Raise them properly. Teach them and instruct them about the Lord.

Slaves and Masters

5 Slaves, you must obey your earthly masters. Show them great respect and be as loyal to them as you are to Christ. 6 Try to please them at all times, and not just when you think they are watching. You are slaves of Christ, so with your whole heart you must do what God wants you to do. 7 Gladly serve your masters, as though they were the Lord himself, and not simply people. 8 You know that you will be rewarded for any good things you do, whether you are slaves or free.

9 Slave owners, you must treat your slaves with this same respect. Don't threaten them. They have the same Master in heaven that you do, and he doesn't have favorites.

The Fight against Evil

10 Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. 11 Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil's tricks. 12 We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. 13 So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.

14 Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor. 15 Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. 16 Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Let God's saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God's message that comes from the Spirit.

18 Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people. 19 Pray that I will be given the message to speak and that I may fearlessly explain the mystery about the good news. 20 I was sent to do this work, and this is the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should.

Final Greetings

21-22 I want you to know how I am getting along and what I am doing. This is why I am sending Tychicus to you. He is a dear friend, as well as a faithful servant of the Lord. He will tell you how I am doing, and he will cheer you up.

23 I pray that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will give peace, love, and faith to every follower! 24 May God be kind to everyone who keeps on loving our Lord Jesus Christ.

aza 6

1 nyelle, eṯi inyici rarnyalu ŋwuzi nana lanyalu ŋali eḏi Kweleny-na, kaka ofḏanar gwu ŋu. 2 kuruu karuŋw: eṯi iɽi ṯarnyalu ŋwuzi-na lanyalu gi—na amr wu orɔ wiŋna weḏi ṯikitaḏa-na tɔk— 3 ṯeni ŋwu: mindaŋ ma ami nanuŋw, na a yiḏla yɔŋwa uri tɔk ki ṯurmun-na. 4 papaŋa, eṯere lakazi nyelle nyalu mac, mindaŋ eḏi zi eprini ŋarriny, lakin eṯi zi dandimaḏa keni əpa yi ṯilŋiiḏina ṯi ṯeḏi Kweleny.

5 ŋaŋa lir yaḏaam, eṯi inyici lelenyi nana lalu leḏi ṯurmun kḏu; laŋraḏi eḏi zi əmi-na beṯen ṯugwor ṯi ṯutuput ma keni əkizi Kwruztuŋw ŋɔḏɽor. 6 eṯere aki ŋɔḏɽor eḏi ŋi əmi lizi-na mac mer ŋazi izaci, lakin kaka yaḏaam yeḏi Kwruztu leṯizerri ṯugwor ṯi ṯeḏi Allah rugwor ri ralu. 7 eṯizəkizi ŋɔḏɽor ṯinyiŋla ṯi-na, kaka kla leṯəkizi Kwelenyi ŋɔḏɽor ŋiti ŋir ŋeḏi lizigwunaŋ mac. 8 kiḏayinar eḏaruŋw, ma kwizi erri kwɔmne kwete nyiḏak kwicaw, ŋwu ṯa afi kwir ṯaŋwu nani gwu Kweleny, muŋw kinna orɔ kaḏaam kir kwuway, ya kir hurr. 9 na ŋaŋa lir leleny leḏi yaḏaam yir luway, eṯizerri ṯaŋwu tɔk; eṯi zi ere ketice ŋiḏenya mac, lilŋiiḏi rac eḏaruŋw, ŋgwa kwir Kweleny kweŋen, nuŋw orɔ Kweleny kwalu tɔk ŋgwana kwunani kilerena, nuŋw ere ruzi kwete kwecer kwupa, kwizaw eḏi kwuḏaḏu la, kwecer kwɔkwɽeny.

yeḏre yir yilim yeḏi likwruztyan

10 ṯaŋwu, firliri teter eḏi Kweleny-na, ŋuma ŋi ŋuŋun ŋupa ŋiminni. 11 kinnari yeḏreŋi yeḏi Allah yir minmin, mindaŋ ma eḏi ŋuma eḏenji ŋwara lu teter ki tumɔmma-na ṯeḏi ibliiz. 12 kaka iti ur gwu ṯububla ṯeri ṯeḏi lizigwunaŋ mac, lakin nuŋw orɔ teḏi lizulṯa liti lijina mac, na kla lupa leḏi ŋuma, na leleny leḏi kirim keḏi ṯurmun kḏu, orṯa yi witezir weḏi ŋikya kezir weḏi yilim. 13 ṯaŋwu, kinnari yeḏreŋi yeḏi Allah yir minmin, mindaŋ ma eḏi ŋuma eḏenji ŋwara lu teter ki lamin lifirli ŋiɽaŋali ŋir ŋiki, na mezi ṯimazi tatap, eḏeḏi ŋuma eḏi zi rillazi la titir. 14 ṯaŋwu, irlaḏir la titir, likəkine ŋiɽaŋal ŋi ŋir rerem ki yiriny kaka yaraṯ, likinna yeḏreŋi yir ṯofḏana, 15 linanalu cugwɔ-cugwɔp yiḏwan yi ŋwara ŋi, yir ŋiɽaŋal ŋizaw ŋeṯafa ŋiɽena. 16 ki ŋiɽaŋal la ŋu tatap, eṯapi lerwa leḏi ṯəmna, a li eḏi ŋuma eḏi li iɽinyaḏa lorje leḏi igə weḏi ŋgwa kwiki. 17 na kinnari yeḏreŋi yeḏi ŋwoɽa yir ŋigileḏa, na kalala keḏi Ṯigɽim tirlinelu ter, kir ŋiɽaŋal ŋinḏi nani gwu Allah. 18 ariri ki yiriny nyamin tatap ki Ṯigɽim-na ṯirlinelu ter, ṯara ṯi tatap ki yiriny na ṯuṯa ṯi lu tɔk. eṯinḏiri mac eḏizerici kla ki yiriny leni lirlinelu ter eḏi Kwruztu-na, ṯideŋṯina ṯi ṯeḏi ṯi ari ki yiriny duṯu-duṯuk. 19 ericeri nyuŋwu tɔk ki yiriny, mindaŋ menyi Allah inḏeḏa ŋiɽaŋali ŋofḏana kworɔ-na eḏi zi ŋi andaci pɔrpɔr, ŋugul ŋi, ŋiɽaŋali ŋir injiil, ŋulucina kerreny ki ṯugwor-na tuŋwun; 20 ŋinderṯa ŋu ŋimenyi ruzi kafur keḏi Melik kweni Allah—ŋwuɽu ŋi; mindaŋ menyi andiza lu ŋugul ŋi, kaka ofḏanar gwu eḏizandazi.

ŋaɽi ṯa kunuŋ

21 tihiikuz, kwir eŋgeri kwamɽanyi beṯen, kwir kwumeca kwirlalu ki ŋɔḏɽor-na ŋeḏi Kweleny, kwɔŋazi andaci ŋiɽaŋali tatap ŋeni nyi, mindaŋ ma elŋe eḏaruŋw, nyi kwir ti ḏa, na nyi ŋgwu kwerre aḏa. 22 nyi kwumɔ ŋazi uzica ŋunduŋwu ŋiɽaŋal ŋi ṯa ŋa ŋete ŋete, mindaŋ ma eḏi ŋuma eḏelŋe ŋiɽaŋali ŋeni ŋeri; na ŋwu lirli rugwori ralu nana teter.

23 eḏi ŋiɽena nani nani gwu lieŋgeri leri na ṯamɽa-ŋa ṯəmna ṯi, ṯinḏi nani gwu Allah wir Papa, na Kweleny kweni Yecu Kwruztu. 24 eḏi ṯimeca ṯeḏi ŋimɽi nani lizi li tatap leṯamɽi Kwelenyi kweri kweni Yecu Kwruztu, ṯamɽa ṯi kḏa titi ṯeṯay mac.