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Imitators of God
(Ephesians 5:1-20)
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“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children, and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us
and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” -- Eph 5:1-2
• Imitation is the sincerest form of worship
• Make the Lord your hero!
• John 3:16
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I. Not a Hint of Sexual Immorality (5:3)
• Sin “ruffles God’s feathers” because it is harmful to us
• God has the big picture
• Not a hint…No loopholes
• Sin is improper for God’s holy people
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II. Not a Hint…of Greed (5:3)
• A person’s “god” is their object of ultimate concern
• “for the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil”
-- I Tim 6:10
• “You cannot serve both God and money” -- Mt 6:24
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III. No Idolater has an Inheritance in God’s Kingdom (5:5)
• Idolatry is worshiping anything other than God
• Our “idol” is anything we place where God belongs
• Either God is Lord of all or he is not Lord at all
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IV. Live What You Are: God’s Child of Light (5:8-14)
• “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.”
• “Have nothing to do with fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”
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V. Live Intentionally “Be very careful how you live, as wise, making the most of
every opportunity…” (5:15-20)
• Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction…
--Matthew 7:13-14
• Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
-- Ephesians 5:17
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Some Intentional Choices (5:18-20)
• Don’t get drunk (5:18)
• Instead, be filled with the Spirit (5:18)
• Sing and make music in your heart (5:19)
• Give thanks to God the Father for everything (5:20)
I Thes 5:18 “give thanks in all circumstances”
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How we may imitate God
• Not a hint of sexual immorality or greed
• Live as children of light, as children of God, and expose Satan’s lies with God’s truth
• Live intentionally by making godly choices:
Don’t get drunk Be filled with God’s Spirit
Praise God in song Always be thankful
Nothing honors God more than choosing to walk like him!
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Have you begun the journey?