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?

 

 

 

 

 

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