Be Ye Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2.

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Be Ye Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2

As beloved children Be Ye Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2

Be ye imitators of God – Love Forgiving Love -(Eph. 4:32, Heb. 8:12, Psm. 103:12)

Be ye imitators of God – Love Forgiving Love -(Eph. 4:32, Heb. 8:12, Psm. 103:12) Giving Love (Eph. 5:2, Jn. 3:16, I Jn. 4:10, Rom. 5:8, Gal. 2:20, Jn. 15:13, Phil. 2:6-8)

Be ye imitators of God – Love Forgiving Love -(Eph. 4:32, Heb. 8:12, Psm. 103:12) Giving Love (Eph. 5:2, Jn. 3:16, I Jn. 4:10, Rom. 5:8, Gal. 2:20, Jn. 15:13, Phil. 2:6-8) Continuing Love (Eph 5:2, Rom. 8:37-39, I Jn. 3:16-17, Matt. 5:44-45, 48)

Be Ye Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2 As beloved children Must Spend Time With God to be the follower God demands