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Ephesians 5:1-7

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1 So imitate God, as his dear children;
1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
2 and live a life of love, just as also the Messiah loved us, indeed, on our behalf gave himself up as an offering, as a slaughtered sacrifice to God with a pleasing fragrance.
2 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.
3 Among you there should not even be mentioned sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity, or greed; these are utterly inappropriate for God's holy people.
3 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.
4 Also out of place are obscenity and stupid talk or coarse language; instead, you should be giving thanks.
4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
5 For of this you can be sure: every sexually immoral, impure or greedy person - that is, every idol-worshipper - has no share in the Kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6 Let no one deceive you with empty talk; for it is because of these things that God's judgment is coming on those who disobey him.
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
7 So don't become partners with them!
7 Therefore do not be partners with them.
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