Ephesians 5:7-21 Shining Your Light in a World of Darkness
08/29/24 • 26 min
What does it mean to truly shine your light in a world filled with darkness? In this episode of The Takeaway, we unlock the profound spiritual truths found in Ephesians 5:7-21, guiding you to be an imitator of Christ by embracing a godly perspective that transcends our limited understanding of good and bad. You'll discover how to find joy even in suffering, just as Paul did during his imprisonment for the Gospel. We'll explore how this transformative viewpoint empowers us to pray for God's glory, assured that He will answer, and how abiding in Jesus' love and following His commandments can lead us to bear much fruit for God's kingdom.
Our conversation also delves into the critical importance of living as light in a world enveloped in darkness. Drawing from biblical teachings in Corinthians, Proverbs, Psalms, and more, we emphasize the importance of separating from sinful behaviors, guarding our actions and speech, and using our time wisely. By striving for holiness and exposing darkness through righteous living, we align ourselves with God's righteousness and fulfill our mission on earth. Tune in to learn how embodying Christ's light in our daily lives can honor our Heavenly Father and yield fruitful results that glorify God.
Please visit www.chosenbydesign.net for more information on Pastor Harry’s new book, "Chosen By Design - God’s Purpose for Your Life."
What does it mean to truly shine your light in a world filled with darkness? In this episode of The Takeaway, we unlock the profound spiritual truths found in Ephesians 5:7-21, guiding you to be an imitator of Christ by embracing a godly perspective that transcends our limited understanding of good and bad. You'll discover how to find joy even in suffering, just as Paul did during his imprisonment for the Gospel. We'll explore how this transformative viewpoint empowers us to pray for God's glory, assured that He will answer, and how abiding in Jesus' love and following His commandments can lead us to bear much fruit for God's kingdom.
Our conversation also delves into the critical importance of living as light in a world enveloped in darkness. Drawing from biblical teachings in Corinthians, Proverbs, Psalms, and more, we emphasize the importance of separating from sinful behaviors, guarding our actions and speech, and using our time wisely. By striving for holiness and exposing darkness through righteous living, we align ourselves with God's righteousness and fulfill our mission on earth. Tune in to learn how embodying Christ's light in our daily lives can honor our Heavenly Father and yield fruitful results that glorify God.
Please visit www.chosenbydesign.net for more information on Pastor Harry’s new book, "Chosen By Design - God’s Purpose for Your Life."
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Please visit www.chosenbydesign.net for more information on Pastor Harry’s new book, "Chosen By Design - God’s Purpose for Your Life."
The TakeAway - Ephesians 5:7-21 Shining Your Light in a World of Darkness
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Hello , welcome again to the Takeaway . I'm your host , pastor Harry Behrens , and in today's episode we're going to be studying Ephesians , chapter 5 , verses 7 to 21 , what it means to shine our light into the darkness . Now , before we begin , I want to invite you to share any questions or feedback you may have by using the text us link in the episode description , as your inp
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