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Ephesians 4:19 (NLT)
They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity.
Ephesians 4:20 (NLT)
But that isn’t what you learned about Christ.
Ephesians 4:21 (NLT)
Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,
Ephesians 4:22 (NLT)
throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.
Ephesians 4:23 (NLT)
Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Ephesians 4:24 (NLT)
Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.
Ephesians 4:25 (NLT)
So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.
Ephesians 4:28 (NLT)
If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.
Ephesians 4:30 (NLT)
And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
Ephesians 5:1 (NLT)
Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.
Ephesians 5:3 (NLT)
Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people.
Ephesians 5:4 (NLT)
Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.
Ephesians 5:5 (NLT)
You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
Ephesians 5:6 (NLT)
Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him.
Ephesians 5:7 (NLT)
Don’t participate in the things these people do.
Ephesians 5:8 (NLT)
For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!
Ephesians 5:9 (NLT)
For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
Ephesians 5:10 (NLT)
Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.
Ephesians 5:11 (NLT)
Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.
Ephesians 5:12 (NLT)
It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret.
Ephesians 5:13 (NLT)
But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them,
Ephesians 5:14 (NLT)
for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”
Ephesians 5:15 (NLT)
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.
Ephesians 5:16 (NLT)
Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
Ephesians 5:17 (NLT)
Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.