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My fca mentor wanted us to read this verse to as many people as we could.
Ephesians 5:1-21:
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as christ loved us and gave himselft up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But fornication and impurity of any kind or greed must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among saints. Entirely out of place is obscene, silly, and vulgar talk; but instead let there be thanksgiving. Be sure of this, that no fornicator or impure person, or one who is greedy, has any ingeritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one decieve you with emp;ty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be associated with them. For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light- for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretely; but everyting exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, "Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time for the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual song among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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GREAT POST!!!

I spent the last 2 summers playing and coaching for Athletes in Action, basically the same type of missions organization as Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and we used this same passage extensivly to really show the character we need as ball players, people, and Christians. You'd be amazed to see how taking many of the things in this passage to heart can change the way one plays. It's a totally awesome thing to see and be a part of.

Dude, keep it up and let us know any other good things you come up with in FCA.
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Originally posted by baseball01234:

Live as children of light- for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.


I like your mentor...sounds like he has you meditating on some great scripture. You may also want to post this in the players forum....what a great witness that would be to other players.

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