“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19).

“And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1).

“. . . the exceeding greatness of His power to usward who believe . . .” (Ephesians 1:19).

“. . . may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened . . .” (Ephesians 1:17,18).

The “spirit of wisdom” is applied to a wide variety of circumstances. It certainly includes leadership (Deuteronomy 34:9).

“. . . wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved” (Ephesians 1:6).

The High Priest of Israel wore the inscription “Holiness to the LORD” to illustrate to all who obeyed God that they were “accepted before the LORD” (Exodus 28:36–38).