Walk of Wisdom Part 2

This is part of a 4 part series on Ephesians 4&5

Summary

In this message from Ephesians 4, Michael Easley explains what it means to walk worthy of Christ’s calling. Paul urges believers to reflect their identity in God’s family, not earn His favor.

A worthy walk displays humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance, and love. Easley explains the Holy Spirit produces these qualities as believers cooperate with Him. Love crowns these virtues and calls Christians to sacrificially put others first, just as Christ loved the church.

These attitudes produce unity within the church. Paul emphasizes unity through repeated references to one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God. The Trinity and Christ’s saving work unite every believer.

Christians represent a greater King than any earthly ruler. As God’s adopted children, believers should live with purpose, humility, and devotion. They reflect their King’s character in every area of life.

Takeaways

• Living worthy of our calling begins with humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with others in love.
• The Holy Spirit produces Christlike character as believers willingly cooperate with His work.
• Love is the crowning virtue that gives meaning and purpose to every other Christian characteristic.
• Unity in the church is rooted in the shared salvation believers have through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Christians represent Christ everywhere they go and should reflect His character in their words and actions.
• As adopted children of the King, believers are called to live in a manner that honors their eternal identity.

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