Ephesians 4:1 to 32 Living in Christ truly requires patience. We need patience to learn which is the correct gospel, amidst so many that are wrong, and to reach maturity when applying this gospel in our lives, which makes us feel closer to God. With this conviction, we must stand firm in the truth, especially when problems try to discourage us. We no longer live like the world, but we have abandoned the old life, with no chance of returning. Our mind is renewed in Christ and we are guided by the truth, controlling our emotions so that we do not return to the way we were before and so that we do not grieve the Holy Spirit, who has already done so much for us.