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Ephesians 5:29
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For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
About Ephesians 5:29
Ephesians 5:29 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on What the Bible Says About Physical Abuse. Found in the epistle of Ephesians, this New Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
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How to Apply Ephesians 5:29
Meditate on Ephesians 5:29 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of What the Bible Says About Physical Abuse applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.