WALK IN LOVE

Introduction:

A. Have You Ever Felt Like The Bible Was Meddling In Your Life?

B. Have You Ever Wished Something Was Left Out?

Body: Ephesians 5: 1 - 7

I. Imitate God.

A. Follow Him.

B. Do as He has done.

II. A Loving Walk.

A. God has loved us first.

B. Christ has loved us.

C. Christ has given Himself for us.

1. He is our offering.

2. He is our sweet-smelling sacrifice.

III. This Is Not Love!

A. Not a part of our name.

1. Fornication, uncleanness, covetousness.

2. Filthiness, foolish talking, coarse jesting.

B. What we know about the kingdom of Christ.

1. Fornicators have no inheritance.

2. Unclean persons have no inheritance.

3. The covetous (idolaters) have no inheritance.

IV. Deceived Into Wrath.

A. Do not be deceived.

1. There are those who will try to tell you it's only natural.

2. There are those who will say it is a part of our frailty.

B. Do not be caught up by empty words.

1. A sin is a sin.

2. All sin is disgusting and abominable to God.

C. Do not get caught in their trap.

Conclusion:

A. A Word To The Wise.

1. Do not be deceived by false prophets who say, "Don't worry about…"

2. Listen to what God says and believe it is right.

B. Are You Wise Or Foolish?