Ephesians 5:3-7 NKJV
Here Paul continue addressing the saints of God in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. It is no secret that children are imitators of their earthly parents. In the same manner there is no secret that believers are imitators of their heavenly parent – God the Father. Believers are urged to live righteously. As His dear children, they are called to imitate Him and walk continually in love. He demonstrated His love for the world by sending His Son Jesus in the flesh to die for our sins. Therefore, Believers’ character and conduct should reflect their relationship with Him.
Paul continued his instruction, informing them of six common sins that are condemned. He told the saints of God that these sins should not even be mentioned among themselves: fornication, uncleanness, covetousness (v.3), and disrespectful language that takes followers of Christ out of character: filthiness, foolish talking, and jesting (v.4). “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs” (Eph.4:29). There is no grace or thanksgiving to God in Believers’ unholy behaviors and foul language.
He then told them that there are five classes that are lost. “For this you know that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God” (v.5). The apostle warned them in v.6 of deceivers and the consequence of disobedience. “Therefore, do not be partakers with them” (v.7).
Lift your voice and give God glory!