What does Ephesians 4:22 mean?

Ephesians 4:22 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Ephesians 4:22 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

20But ye have not so learned Christ;

21If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

22That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

23And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

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