Christ performed a spiritual circumcision—the cutting away of your sinful nature.

These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a person’s evil desires.

So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. Remember my chains. May God’s grace be with you.

Lord God my Father,

Purify me by stripping my sinful nature from me and free your peace that lives in me to have it’s way. Give me patience in the different ways of others.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen