Ephesians 5:1-2
1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
Because Christ forgave us and we are commanded to put off ungodly thoughts and actions, as we put on Christlike attitudes and live them out, so we are imitating Christ. This changing of our hearts by the sanctifying work of God’s Spirit and word with our obedience is what walking (living) in love looks like. Because He first loved us, we love Him and do those things that are pleasing to Him. He gave Himself for us, so why is it difficult for us to give ourselves first to the Lord, and then to others? This is living the two great commands to love God and others. We are living sacrifices who are being transformed as we gaze into the face of God in Christ each day. This life is an acceptable living sacrifice of worship which is full of joy for His children.
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