Becoming Imitators of God | Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Becoming Imitators of God

Living the Christian life in not merely stopping doing "bad" things. It's not merely "thou shalt nots." It's setting aside such behaviors (because are contrary to who God is and who we are as His image bearers, and thus destructive) and replacing them with new behaviors and ways of operating. And there is so much more power in pursuing a positive than just getting rid of a negative.

So in this episode of the Bible in Life podcast we reflect on Ephesians 4:25-5:2 about what it means to put on Christ and what the ultimate goal of putting on Christ is.

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

25 Therefore, ridding yourselves of falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, because we are parts of one another. 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil an opportunity. 28 The one who steals must no longer steal; but rather he must labor, producing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with the one who has need. 29 Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 All bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.  5:1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.