Ephesians on Evil

My Mom and i were sharing recently on the phone and words from this passage became the topic. Read and pray through this passage prayerfully and carefully. Hearing the words written to the Ephesians on evil seem sadly to fit the world we now live in.

"Imitate God, since you are the children he loves. Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God. Don’t let sexual sin, perversion of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you. This is not appropriate behavior for God’s holy people. It’s not right that dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscene jokes should be mentioned among you either. Instead, give thanks ⌞to God⌟. You know very well that no person who is involved in sexual sin, perversion, or greed (which means worshiping wealth) can have any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Don’t let anyone deceive you with meaningless words. It is because of sins like these that God’s anger comes to those who refuse to obey him. Don’t be partners with them. Once you lived in the dark, but now the Lord has filled you with light. Live as children who have light. Light produces everything that is good, that has God’s approval, and that is true. Determine which things please the Lord. Have nothing to do with the useless works that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are. It is shameful to talk about what some people do in secret. Light exposes the true character of everything because light makes everything easy to see. That’s why it says: "Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."  So then, be very careful how you live. Don’t live like foolish people but like wise people. Make the most of your opportunities because these are evil days." Ephesians‬ ‭5:1-16

Lord have mercy. 

Pastor Kerry Willis