of the redeemed (4:2–16), to society (4:17–5:21), to his family (5:22–6:9), and to the invisible forces of evil (6:10–20). Verses 2–16, which we must now consider, emphasize the spiritual qualities becoming to the life of those who have been called to be God’s people. Paul mentions particularly those things essential to right relationships within the community of the redeemed, the things that enhance the fellowship and the overall well-being of the body of Christ. There are three leading ideas: