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Walking as children of light

James Slopsema·2019-08-01
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This meditation by James Slopsema expounds Ephesians 5:8-10, contrasting the believer's former state in darkness with their present identity as light in the Lord. Slopsema applies Paul's exhortation to practical Christian living, urging believers to walk as children of light by avoiding worldly corruption and remembering their transformation in Christ.

"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) proving what is acceptable unto the Lord." Ephesians 5:8-10 Earlier in this chapter the apostle Paul exhorts the church of Ephesus to avoid the abominable sins of the pagan Gentile community. He mentions such sins as fornication, covetousness or greed, and obscene language. The apostle also warns the saints against being...

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Author
James Slopsema
Date

2019-08-01

Source
Standard Bearer
Scripture References
Ephesians 5:8-10John 1:5Matthew 5:16Galatians 6:10
Topics
Christian LivingSanctificationNew Testament
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