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Be Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children “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)

What Does It Mean To Imitate God?

How can anyone possibly imitate God?

Genesis 1:26-27

1 Corinthians 4:16

1 Corinthians 11:1

1 Thessalonians 1:6

1 Thessalonians 2:14

Hebrews 6:12

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children “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)

What Does It Look Like To Imitate God?

Walk Worthily

Ephesians 4:1-3

Walk In Holiness

Ephesians 4:17-24

1 Peter 1:15-16

Ephesians 4:25-30

Ephesians 4:31-5:1

Why?

God Is Holy

God Is Merciful

Ephesians 2:1-10

Ephesians 1:5

Walk In Love

Ephesians 5:2

Why?

God Is Love

1 John 4:10-11

Ephesians 5:3-5

Ephesians 5:10, 17-21

1 John 5:3

Ephesians 5:6-16

1 Corinthians 16:14

Be Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2

What if we fail to be imitators of God?

Ephesians 2:2-3

Ephesians 5:5-6

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children “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)