Ephesians 4:22
“that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;”
What does Ephesians 4:22 mean?
Paul is describing a fundamental shift that happens when we turn toward God: we need to actively shed our old patterns and habits. The "old man" isn't about becoming a different person, but about letting go of the destructive ways we used to live, the compromises we made, and the lies we believed about what would satisfy us. Think of it like outgrowing a worn-out coat that no longer fits who you're becoming. This isn't shame-based or punitive—it's about recognizing that our former way of living, built on self-deception and empty desires, actually corrupts us from the inside. The invitation here is to deliberately turn away from that and choose something better.