Ephesians 4:25-32 We are going learn what it means to “Release" (put off the old self) and “Replace" (put on the new self). Paul sets this up with a set of contrasts. Paul will say that we must no longer do this and instead must do this. Paul is describing for us what the renewed mind and new self looks like.
As we read these contrasts, let's remember that this is not simply a behaviour change: “stop this and do this.” These actions come from the renewing of the mind. As our minds are being taken out of the world and into the word, then we will stop certain behaviours and will participate in other behaviours.
