The Believer's Riches in Christ Jesus

Being filled with the Spirit stands in direct contrast to drunkenness and the excessive, riotous living it represents, and believers are called to examine every area of life so they walk wisely rather than foolishly.

From Ephesians 5:15-17, the message calls believers to carefully examine how they live, to make the best use of their time because the days are evil, and to seek out and hold fast to God's will rather than drifting into foolishness.

Ephesians 5 commands believers not to partner with the works of darkness but to expose them as children of light. Faithful imitation of God requires sober separation from sin and clear love for truth in the life of the church.

Ephesians 5 calls converted people to live as children of light because Christ has brought them out of darkness. The fruit of that light is seen in goodness, righteousness, truth, and a life that seeks to please the Lord.

Ephesians 5 places commands against sexual sin, covetousness, and corrupt speech inside the larger call to imitate God in love. Christians pursue holiness because they love God, love their homes, and belong to Christ’s kingdom.

Ephesians 5 calls beloved children to imitate God by walking in love, with Christ’s self-giving sacrifice as the pattern and motivation. Obedience flows from being loved by God and giving ourselves up in love for Him and others.

Continuing through Ephesians 4:25-32, the message urges believers toward wholesome speech and grace toward one another, warns against grieving the Holy Spirit, and presses listeners to examine whether the old self has truly given way to new

Working through Ephesians 4:25-28, the message calls believers to put off the old vices of lying and stealing and put on truthful speech, righteous anger that hates sin without falling into it, and hard, honest work that enables generous

Working through Paul's contrast between pagan futility and new life in Christ, the message calls believers to remember their new identity in Christ rather than drifting back into their former patterns of sensuality and impurity.

Continuing through Ephesians 4:14-16, this message warns that spiritual immaturity leaves believers vulnerable to false doctrine and calls the church to speak the truth in love so that every member's work builds up the body toward maturity.