Live As God Wants Us To Live

Ephesians : 5:1-2

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

These verses tell us how we are supposed to live. God wants us to love one another as He loves us.  John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Ephesians : 5:3-5

But 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. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

These three verses talk about sexual sins, bad language, and dirty jokes that we are to stay away from, which many of us fail to do today. Especially, the younger generation are so attracted to the world’s unfaithful conditions, and neglects God’s way.

Ephesians : 5:6

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

It explains what is going to happen to people that do not obey God. It’s not threat but a warning so that we could stay away from deception.

Ephesians : 5:7

Therefore do not be partners with them.

Those who follow and obey God’s commandments are not to be like the world. They do live in the world, but they are not to do the things of the world. They walk in God’s path with holiness.

Ephesians : 5:8

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light

God’s mercy and grace is so wonderful that He forgives all our sins and accepts us as His children. God made our old life as a history and promises us a new life with peace, joy and blessings.

Ephesians : 5:9-11

(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

We are not to fellowship with the world, but we are to correct them and show them where they are doing wrong.  Now do not misunderstand this is not meaning we are to judge the world.  How we show them what they are doing wrong is by us living the way God wants us to live.  We show by example, not only words.

Those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their savior should correct error, oppose wrong, and set an example of holiness. God wants us to be holy and obey all His commandments. He will bless us and give us the best of best, which we have never dream/think of. 

DO WHAT IS RIGHT IN GOD'S EYES!

LIVE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT WITH THE WORLD!

WALK IN HIS PATH!