Sermon outline
Aussies hate hypocrisy
1. Christians who talk the talk should walk the walk
‘Walking’ is a big idea in Ephesians 4-6
Ephesians 4:1 – ‘… live a life worthy of the calling …’
Literally ‘… walk worthy of the calling …’
Ephesians 4:17 – ‘… you must no longer live (walk) as the Gentiles do…’
Ephesians 5:2 – ‘… walk in the way of love …’
Ephesians 5:8 – ‘Live (walk) as children of light’
Ephesians 5:15 – ‘Be careful how you live (walk) …’
2. Changed ‘walking’ flows from a changed mind
Ephesians 4:17-18
3. A change of clothing
Ephesians 4:22-24
a. The way we speak
Take off
Ephesians 4:25 – Falsehood
Ephesians 4:29 – Unwholesome talk
Put on
Ephesians 4:25 – Speak truthfully
Ephesians 4:29 – Speak to build up
b. The way we handle our emotions
Ephesians 4:26 – In your anger do not sin
Ephesians 4:31 – Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger
c. Our attitude to stuff
Take off
Ephesians 4:28 – Steal no longer
Put on
Ephesians 4:28 – Do something useful with your hands to share with those in need
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