A Well-Dressed Christian Eph. 4:17-32

22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; Eph 4:22

24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Eph 4:24

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Cor. 5:17

1. Old Grave-Clothes (17-19)

17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. Eph 4:17-19

18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Eph 4:17-19

19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. Eph 4:17-19

1. Old Grave-Clothes (17-19) 2. New Grace-Clothes (24-32)

20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned. Eph 4:20

24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Eph 4:24

1. Exchange Lying for (25)

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. Eph 4:25

1. Exchange Lying for (25) 2. Exchange Uncontrolled Anger for the Peace of Christ (26-27)

26 In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. Eph 4:26-27

1. Exchange Lying for (v25) 2. Exchange Uncontrolled Anger for the Peace of Christ (v26-27) 3. Exchange Stealing for Sharing (v28)

28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. Eph 4:28

1. Exchange Lying for (v25) 2. Exchange Uncontrolled Anger for the Peace of Christ (v26-27) 3. Exchange Stealing for Sharing (v28) 4. Exchange Corrupt Speech for Encouragement (v29)

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen Eph 4:29

1. Exchange Lying for (v25) 2. Exchange Uncontrolled Anger for the Peace of Christ (v26-27) 3. Exchange Stealing for Sharing (v28) 4. Exchange Corrupt Speech for Encouragement (v29) 5. Exchange bitterness for grace (v31-32)

31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph 4:31-32

1. Old Grave-Clothes (v17-19) 2. New Grace-Clothes (v24-32) 3. Get Dressed (v23)

23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; Eph 4:23

17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts Eph 4:17-18

21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. Eph 4:21

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Rom. 12:2

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Phil 4:8

18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Cor. 4:18

2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Col 3:2