Last week Paul expanded on what righteousness looked like, specifically giving others God’s grace through gracious hands, hearts, and words. Now Paul explores what holiness looks like, calling Christians to imitate God with holy hands, hearts, and words.

Scripture Reference

Ephesians 5: 1-14

Complementary Reading: Isaiah 6: 1-7

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Sermon Notes

Imitate God!

• Why You Should Imitate God
  • Because you are beloved children of God (verse 1)
  • Because of your Kingdom inheritance (verse 5)
• How to Imitate God
  • Live holy, sacrificial love (verse 2)
  • Have holy hearts (verses 3, 6, 7)
  • Have holy words (verse 4)
  • We try to hide our unholiness in darkness – expose it Christ’s healing light (verses 8, 11-14)

Live to please the Lord (verse 10)