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January 1January 1stst, 2005, 2005

Lesson #6Lesson #6

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“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved

children. And walk in love, as Christ loved

us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant

offering and sacrifice to God. “

(Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV; emphasis mine)

Memory Verse For Lesson #6

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Walk in Love

They are motivated to walk in love because of Christ’s

sacrifice. (Ephesians 5:2)

To become an imitator they must put away fleshly

things. (Ephesians 5:3-6)

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Walk as Children of Light

“Therefore do not associate with them; for at one time

you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.

Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found

in all that is good and right and true)”

(Ephesians 5:7-9, ESV)

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Walk Circumspectly

To walk circumspectly means to walk carefully.

Why does Paul want them to walk wisely?

They can most the most of their time. (Ephesians 5:15-

16)

Wisdom is the principle thing. (Proverbs 4:7)

Wisdom is more valuable than gold. (Proverbs 16:16)

It will bring them into a different lifestyle. (Ephesians

5:18-21)

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How can you walk the Ephesian walk?

#1#1 Strive to imitators of GodStrive to imitators of God

“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1)

Note 1 Corinthians 4:16

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#2#2 Remain in the light:Remain in the light:

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

(1 John 1:5-7, ESV)

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#3#3 Make wisdom a priority:Make wisdom a priority:

Wisdom’s benefits are many (Proverbs 4:5-10)

Wisdom keeps you from evil. (Proverbs 5:1-2)

Wisdom changes life. (James 3:17)

How can you walk the Ephesians walk?

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