Day 1 · Imitators of God
Ephesians 5:1–7
1Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, 2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. 3But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. 4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. 5For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that 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 the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. 7Therefore do not be partakers with them.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
In verses 3 and 4, what three bad behaviors and what kind of speech does Paul forbid, and what does he put in their place?
Apply
Where can you choose thanksgiving instead of complaining or crude talk in your conversations this week?
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