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III. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS 4:1--5:24 >
A. Christian living 4:1-12 >
1. Continued growth 4:1-2
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In this last major section of the epistle, introduced by "Finally,"Paul urged his readers to continue walking (behaving day by day) as the missionaries had instructed them (cf. Gal. 5:25). They needed to "excel still more."The highest motive is to "please God"by a life of obedience to His "commandments."These express His will and chart a safe course for the Christian by leading him or her safely to the goal of spiritual maturity. "To walk and please God"means "to walk so as to please God"(cf. 2:4, 15).
