Humility In An Age of Pride - Ephesians 4

We are in a series as a church going through the book of Ephesians together in the Bible. And for the past three chapters we have learned in great and glorious terms about who we are in Jesus as followers of Him. We are chosen by God, loved by God, united to Christ, forgiven by grace, one with each other in spite of our differences and so much more. And this morning we start Chapter 4. And it begins comparing all that we ARE in Christ to how we live each DAY in Christ. Ephesians 4-6 connect our actions with our identity. Scripture always demands that our actions come out of our identity rather than to be somehow disconnected from it. Our actions always start with GOD’S identity and then OUR identity IN Him. Even the 10 Commandments begin by telling us who God is: “I am the Lord your God who rescued you from slavery…” and here is how you should act in light of that. In our passage today we will look at how identity or doctrine without the matching behavior is simply hypocrisy. And behavior without the matching identity is simply moralistic legalism. And if you are not a Christian joining us this morning, this will be of special interest to you not only for taking stock of your own life, but also as you have no doubt watched how Christians behave on the public and private stage.

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