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3 Marks of Christian Walk

1.   Walk in Love

2.   Walk as Children of Light

3.   Walk in Wisdom

WalkinLove1FollowGod’sexample,therefore,asdearlylovedchildren

WalkinLove2andwalkinthewayoflove,justasChristlovedusandgavehimselfupforusasafragrantofferingandsacrificetoGod.

Love = Humble + Gentle + Patient

4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving

each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

WalkasChildrenoftheLight

8Foryouwereoncedarkness,butnowyouarelightintheLord.Liveaschildrenoflight.13Buteverythingexposedbythelightbecomesvisible-andeverythingthatisilluminatedbecomesalight.

Illuminates, Purifies, Transforms.

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In our world today, people must often first see the transforming power of Jesus’ lordship, and

then they will learn the way of faith…

If our faith does not transform our lives to reflect Jesus Christ, no one will listen to us. If we do not find creative ways both to point to & exhibit the radical, shocking, & subversive love of Christ, no one will pay any attention…

WalkinWisdom15Beverycareful,then,howyoulive—notasunwisebutaswise,16makingthemostofeveryopportunity,becausethedaysareevil.17Thereforedonotbefoolish,butunderstandwhattheLord’swillis.18Donotgetdrunkonwine,whichleadstodebauchery.Instead,befilledwiththeSpirit,

19speakingtooneanotherwithpsalms,hymns,andsongsfromtheSpirit.SingandmakemusicfromyourhearttotheLord,20alwaysgivingthankstoGodtheFatherforeverything,inthenameofourLordJesusChrist.21SubmittooneanotheroutofreverenceforChrist..

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3 Marks of Christian Walk

1.   Walk in Love

2.   Walk as Children of Light

3.   Walk in Wisdom

WalkinWisdom

15Beverycareful,then,howyoulive-notasunwisebutaswise,

Prov 16:16 – better to get wisdom than gold

16makingthemostofeveryopportunity,becausethedaysareevil.

WalkinWisdom

16makingthemostofeveryopportunity,becausethedaysareevil.

Faith = Sanctuary for strength & renewal,

comfort & hope…

Because it is a staging ground for battle!

WalkinWisdom

17Thereforedonotbefoolish,butunderstandwhattheLord’swillis.

Spiritual Disciplines…

Prayer, Worship, Bible, Solitude, Service

WalkinWisdom

Spiritual Disciplines…

Prayer, Worship, Bible, Solitude, Service

Purpose = Repeat God’s Life in the World.

(Love, Forgiveness, Sacrificial Service)

WalkinWisdom

18Donotgetdrunkonwine,whichleadstodebauchery.

Instead,befilledwiththeSpirit

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WalkinWisdom

20alwaysgivingthankstoGodtheFatherforeverything,inthenameofourLordJesusChrist.21SubmittooneanotheroutofreverenceforChrist..

3 Marks of Christian Walk

1.   Walk in Love

2.   Walk as Children of Light

3.   Walk in Wisdom

It couldn’t be more simple…

…and yet, it couldn’t be any harder to live into!

Next Week… Ephesians 5:22-33

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