Walking in Love Ephesians 5:1, 2 John 13:35. Walking in Love Ephesians 5:1, 2 is a summary of chapter 4 – “therefore” – “followers (imitators) of God”

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Walking in Love Ephesians 5:1, 2 John 13:35

Walking in Love Ephesians 5:1, 2 is a summary of chapter 4 – “therefore” – “followers (imitators) of God” – “as dear children” – A sacrificial love

Walking in Love Lowliness & meekness – 4:2 a – Philippians 2:3-8 – Rules out pride & arrogance – Ephesians 5:21 Patient & Forbearing – 4:2 b – All are need of such from others – Ephesians 4:32 Speaking Sound Doctrine (Truth) – 4:15 – Demands knowledge & maturity – Ephesians 4:14

Walking in Love Honest Speech – 4:25 – Revelation 21:8 Controlled Anger – 4:26 – Some anger is justified – Mark 3:5 – Must be controlled – Ephesians 4:31 Honest Gain – 4:28 – Rules out stealing, gambling, etc. – 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Walking in Love Edifying Speech – 4:29 – Ephesians 5:4 – Not forbidding humor, but that which defiles rather than edifying Often those who TALK the most about love DO the least to show true love

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)