A Treasured Passage

Ephesians 4
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

My understanding of God's will, God's purpose for my life, God's plan fore my salvation, starts with this passage.  And, it ends with this passage.  Be that as it may:

Romans 3
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;