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Ephesians 4:17-32Memory Verse: Psm. 90:12 "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." II. The Challenge of the Believers * Walk. (vs. 17-32)A. The challenge to a different walk. (vs. 17-21)1. The reason to walk differently. (vs. 17-18)a. To assure spiritual discernment. (vs.17) b. To avoid spiritual defilement. (vs. 18)2. The refusal to walk differently. (vs. 19)a. Results in increased spiritual darkness. (vs. 19a, cf. 18)b. Results in increased spiritual defilement. (vs. 19b) 3. The results of walking differently. (vs. 20-21) a. Will be taught by Jesus. (vs. 20-21a) b. Will find truth in Jesus. (vs. 21b) B. The challenge to a dedicated walk. (vs. 22-32) 1. Involves being conscious of one *s walk. (vs. 22-2 7)a. Consciously putting off some things. (vs. 22) b. Consciously putting on some things. (vs. 23-24)c. Consciously putting away some things. (vs. 25-2 7)2. Involves having character in one *s walk. (vs. 28-32)a. The character of one 's work. (vs. 28)b. The character of one *s word. (vs. 29)c. The character of one 's witness. (vs. 30.32)1. Should please the Lord. (vs. 30-31)2. Should project one 's love. (vs. 32)Study From Dr. Max Alderman |