Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Ephesians 5:1

a. Mimic God

So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. 1 Peter 1:14-15

b. When we forgive others we are walking in love

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. Ephesians 5:2

a. God is love

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies. Romans 5:6,8,10

Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people.

Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5:3-4

a. Satan is the counterfeiter of God

b. Immorality

c. Impurity

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. Ephesians 5:5

a. A child of God cannot live like the devil.

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17

For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. Titus 2:11-12

Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Don’t participate in the things these people do. Ephesians 5:6-7

a. Remember God's Love

b. Respect God's Wrath

c. Respond to God's Grace