Ephesians 5
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Ephesians 5:3-13

3Don’t let sexual sin, perversion of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you. This is not appropriate behavior for God’s holy people.

4It’s not right that dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscene jokes should be mentioned among you either. Instead, give thanks ⌞to God⌟.

5You know very well that no person who is involved in sexual sin, perversion, or greed (which means worshiping wealth) can have any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

6Don’t let anyone deceive you with meaningless words. It is because of sins like these that God’s anger comes to those who refuse to obey him.

7Don’t be partners with them.

8Once you lived in the dark, but now the Lord has filled you with light. Live as children who have light.

9Light produces everything that is good, that has God’s approval, and that is true.

10Determine which things please the Lord.

11Have nothing to do with the useless works that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are.

12It is shameful to talk about what some people do in secret.

13Light exposes the true character of everything

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