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Greed is a Form of Idolatry – Ephesians 5:5

Many of us live in societies that glorify accumulation of stuff. The more and bigger the better. But this greed is really a form of idolatry.

Paul encourages us, now that we are light and not darkness, to find out what pleases the Lord. Seek to please him rather than self.

Paul urges us all to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. That calls for active participation on our part.

Being sealed by the Holy Spirit is a spiritual blessing that offers proof of ownership and of the future I have with Him.

Many believe they can earn a place in heaven by doing enough good. But Scripture is clear that we are saved by grace, not by works.

We have been richly blessed spiritually when we are in Christ. In particular, we have been chosen to be seen as holy and blameless by God.

Even when I was dead, God raised me up with Christ. Why? To demonstrate the incomparable riches of his grace to me throughout eternity. Amazing!

Paul prays that we would be able to grasp the extent of Christ’s love, and to know that unknowable love. But first we need to be rooted in love.

Paul calls on us to do a complete makeover. To put off the old self that is corrupted. And to put on a new self. A self created by God to be holy.

Take up the sword of the Spirit when engaging with the enemy. The Bible, when energized by the Spirit, is a formidable weapon in spiritual warfare.