So
Be
Careful
How
You Live.
Scripture
Ephesians
5
1 Imitate
God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear
children.
2 Live
a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved
us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma
to God.
3 Let there
be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have
no place among God’s people.
4 Obscene
stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you.
Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.
5 You can be
sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the
Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater,
worshiping the things of this world.
6 Don’t be
fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God
will fall on all who disobey him.
15 So
be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who
are wise.
18 Don’t
be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be
filled with the Holy Spirit,
19 singing
psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making
music to the Lord in your hearts.
Observation
Ephesians
4 and Ephesians 5 are filled with admonitions, with warnings, with
instructions on how we are to live out our lives. Remember that the
Apostle Paul ended chapter 4 with this admonition:
“And
do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live.
Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that
you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all
bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all
types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has
forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:30-32
The
reason why chapter 4 and chapter 5 of Ephesians are in the Bible for
us to read (at least one of the reasons) is because you and I have
the tendency (or the temptation) to live just like the ungodly live.
He warns us against these three things in verses 3 & 5 of chapter
five: sexual immorality, impurity, and greed.
Application
Ephesians
5:1&2 will be what I am going to think about and meditate on
today.
Ephesians
5:1-2
1 Imitate
God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear
children.
2 Live
a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved
us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma
to God.
How
about you?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, help me live out my life in a way that makes You smile. I
want to obey Your Word. I want to live a godly life. I don't want to
do stupid sins that mess up my walk with You. Help me to live a life
filled with love, following the example of Christ. Help me to imitate
You in everything that I do. Give me the strength to say “NO” to
sin.
And
help my brothers and sisters in Christ live godly lives.
Daily
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 10,11,12; Psalms 94; Ephesians 5
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