Ephesians 5:1-20.
Ephesians 5:1-20 (GNT)
1 "Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. 2
Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave
his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that
pleases God. 3 Since you are God's people, it is not right that any
matters of sexual immorality or indecency or greed should even be
mentioned among you. 4 Nor is it fitting for you to use language which
is obscene, profane, or vulgar. Rather you should give thanks to God.
5 You may be sure that no one who is immoral, indecent, or greedy (for
greed is a form of idolatry) will ever receive a share in the Kingdom
of Christ and of God. 6 Do not let anyone deceive you with foolish
words; it is because of these very things that God's anger will come
upon those who do not obey him. 7 So have nothing at all to do with
such people. 8 You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but since
you have become the Lord's people, you are in the light. So you must
live like people who belong to the light, 9 for it is the light that
brings a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness, and
truth. 10 Try to learn what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do
with the worthless things that people do, things that belong to the
darkness. Instead, bring them out to the light. ( 12 It is really too
shameful even to talk about the things they do in secret.) 13 And when
all things are brought out to the light, then their true nature is
clearly revealed; 14 for anything that is clearly revealed becomes
light. That is why it is said, "Wake up, sleeper, and rise from death,
and Christ will shine on you." 15 So be careful how you live. Don't
live like ignorant people, but like wise people. 16 Make good use of
every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. 17 Don't be
fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Do
not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled
with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with the words of psalms,
hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise
in your hearts. 20 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give
thanks for everything to God the Father."
God bless you.
1 "Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. 2
Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave
his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that
pleases God. 3 Since you are God's people, it is not right that any
matters of sexual immorality or indecency or greed should even be
mentioned among you. 4 Nor is it fitting for you to use language which
is obscene, profane, or vulgar. Rather you should give thanks to God.
5 You may be sure that no one who is immoral, indecent, or greedy (for
greed is a form of idolatry) will ever receive a share in the Kingdom
of Christ and of God. 6 Do not let anyone deceive you with foolish
words; it is because of these very things that God's anger will come
upon those who do not obey him. 7 So have nothing at all to do with
such people. 8 You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but since
you have become the Lord's people, you are in the light. So you must
live like people who belong to the light, 9 for it is the light that
brings a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness, and
truth. 10 Try to learn what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do
with the worthless things that people do, things that belong to the
darkness. Instead, bring them out to the light. ( 12 It is really too
shameful even to talk about the things they do in secret.) 13 And when
all things are brought out to the light, then their true nature is
clearly revealed; 14 for anything that is clearly revealed becomes
light. That is why it is said, "Wake up, sleeper, and rise from death,
and Christ will shine on you." 15 So be careful how you live. Don't
live like ignorant people, but like wise people. 16 Make good use of
every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. 17 Don't be
fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Do
not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled
with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with the words of psalms,
hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise
in your hearts. 20 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give
thanks for everything to God the Father."
God bless you.
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