A Worthy Walk, Part 4

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 5:1-5

1. The for a
a. God is .

b. God is full of & .

c. God is . Colossians 2:9

d. He was . Matthew 9:36, Matthew 14:13-14

e. He was .

f. He was . Philippians 2:5-8

g. He was a .

h. He .

If we are to emulate God, we must be loving, gracious, merciful, and patient.

2.    The for a  

a. To walk in

b. To present as an to God – Romans 12:1

c. To full

Paul lists three: , , &

If you try to emulate God before you are saved, you will fail. But after you are saved, God begins a work in you that he will complete when you stand before him in glory.

3.    The

2 Chronicles 20

Can Christians drift into these sins and many more? Certainly. Can Christians sometimes set up idols that we love and pursue more than God. Sure. But a child of God will not persist in these things.The Holy Spirit will not let you persist in those things.