Live as children of light and find out what pleases the Lord

Ephesians 5:1-21

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

Therefore do not be partners with them.

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light and find out what pleases the Lord.

This is why it is said: Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Why?

To be a follower of Jesus Christ we should distinguish ourselves from this world. This world is evil.

Love each other like Jesus loves us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. This love is devote to the Lord because Jesus loves us.

Be children of light and find out what pleases the Lord, this is our way in this world.

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我們是神的兒女，就當效法神！

輕浮的話不要說，妄語、戲笑都是同一等級的話語。

愛惜光陰的含義是要把握機會，尋求神的心意。被聖靈充滿、管理是被管控，聖靈充滿的人，互相體諒人，不去爭！

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How?

We are out of this world but living in this evil world, so we rely on the help of the Lord to live as children of light to witness we are the sons of the Lord.