This is a challenging passage that calls us to be imitators of God; to love as Christ loved. It then goes on to give examples of things that are the opposite of what we're called to. It shows how we can miss God in how we talk, how we act and in the condition of our hearts.
The good news is we don't have to try to not do that whole list of bad things, what we need to do is focus on living a life of love. You'll mature in understanding of what that means the longer your follow Christ, but the bottom line is to love. Love like Jesus loved.
Ephesians 5:1-7
1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. 4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
Questions
1. What did you learn about God through this passage?
2. What did you learn about yourself?
3. What's one area you think you could be more loving?
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