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Live As Children of Light Ephesians 4:17 - 5:20

Live As Children of Light Ephesians 4:17 - 5:20 . Darkness Versus Light. “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do , in the futility of their thinking.” Ephesians 4:17.

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Live As Children of Light Ephesians 4:17 - 5:20

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  1. Live As Children of Light Ephesians 4:17 - 5:20 www.turnbacktogod.com

  2. Darkness Versus Light www.turnbacktogod.com

  3. “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.” Ephesians 4:17 www.turnbacktogod.com

  4. “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love” Ephesians 5:1 www.turnbacktogod.com

  5. 8” For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.”Ephesians 5:8 www.turnbacktogod.com

  6. Old Self New Self The Choice www.turnbacktogod.com

  7. Christians are light in a dark world. www.turnbacktogod.com

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  9. Five Aspects • Behavior 4:17-4:24 • Language 4:25-4:29 • Anger 5:3-5:7 • Time Management 5:15-5:16 • What’s Inside--Motivation 5:17-20 www.turnbacktogod.com

  10. Reasoning Pattern • Analysis of the passage: Statement Form • Prohibition • Positive • Rationale Prohibition Positive Rationale www.turnbacktogod.com

  11. Behavior (1) • Futility of Thinking • Darkened in Understanding • Separated From the Life of God • Ignorance Due to Hard Hearts www.turnbacktogod.com

  12. Behavior (2) • Lost all sensitivity • Given themselves over to sensuality • Indulge every kind of impurity • Continual lust for more. www.turnbacktogod.com

  13. There is a difference between enjoying life and being given over to sensuality. www.turnbacktogod.com

  14. Language (1) • Put off Falsehood • Speak Truthfully www.turnbacktogod.com

  15. Language (2) • No unwholesome talk • Only what is helpful for building others up. • According to their needs • That it benefit those who listen. www.turnbacktogod.com

  16. Language (3) • No obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking. • Instead—thanksgiving. • You can tell a Christian by the way he or she talks! www.turnbacktogod.com

  17. Anger • In your anger—do not sin! www.turnbacktogod.com

  18. Don’t let the sun go down while you are angry. www.turnbacktogod.com

  19. Anger (1) • In your anger—do not sin! • Don’t let the sun go down while you are angry. • Don’t give the devil a foothold. www.turnbacktogod.com

  20. Anger (2)“Get Rid Of” • Bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, slander, and malice. • Be kind, compassionate and forgiving. www.turnbacktogod.com

  21. Time • Be careful how you life • Not as unwise. • But as wise. • Making the most of every opportunity • Because the days are evil. www.turnbacktogod.com

  22. Motivation • Don’t be foolish. • Understand what the Lord’s will is. www.turnbacktogod.com

  23. What’s Inside • Do not get drunk on wine. • Be filled with the Spirit. www.turnbacktogod.com

  24. What Comes Out • Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. • Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. • Always giving thanks for everything. www.turnbacktogod.com

  25. Summary • Choose to live a new life in Christ. www.turnbacktogod.com

  26. Summary • Make every area of your life subject to Christ. • Behavior • Language • Anger • Time • What’s Inside www.turnbacktogod.com

  27. Let this lesson motivate you to be more Christ-like. www.turnbacktogod.com

  28. If you need to recommit your life to Christ-please do so. www.turnbacktogod.com

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