IMITATING GOD
Ephesians 5:1-10
March 20th, 2022
Intro – The picture painted in our text today is of a small child following in the footsteps of his father. We should be following after God, doing what He does. 1Pet.2:21
I. In relations with others and Christ.
A. With others we should be kind and forgiving. Lk.23:34, Rom.5:8
B. With our spouse we should be sensitive and caring. Eph.5:21, Phil.2:7-8
C. We should show love to the Lord. Deut.6:5, Eph.6:24
1. through commitment – Ex.29:18
2. with our time. 2Cor.2:14, Phil.1:9
3. with our possessions. Phil.4:18
II. In relation to sin.
A. Flee sin. 2Tim.2:22, 1Thes.5:22
B. Our speech should be clean. (4) 3Jn.1:11
C. Let others see that change. (7-9) Matt.5:16
III. In relation to fellowship.
A. Study the word with others. 2Tim.2:15, 1Jn.3:14
B. Hang out with believers. 2Cor.6:14, 2Thess.1:3
C. Learn to please God. Col.1:10, Rom.12:2
Con. Are you following after God? Are you seeking to know His will and purpose for you?