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Imitators of God

(Ephesians 5:1-20)

“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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