https://youtu.be/PjpN8OD7zhQ Note: Ken Boa spends the first part of this lesson finishing up his teaching on Ephesians 5. The section on the armor of God begins at 34:39. Paul concludes his letter to the Ephesians by exhorting his readers to “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might” (Ephesians 6:10). As believers our struggle is not…
God holds those who trust in Him forever secure in His hands. However, this does not mean we are now invulnerable to all consequences of sin. The Lord disciplines those He loves.
Paul tells the Ephesians to walk in a manner worthy of their calling. He bases this on the truths he previously told them concerning their identity in Christ. What, then, does a worthy walk look like?
We all have a need for security, significance, and satisfaction. But searching for these in people, possessions, or position will never be enough. Only in Christ do we find all we need.
Like David, you may desire to do something great—perhaps lead some ministry—but that may not be what God has called you to do. But if you do even the smallest of tasks with excellence, you will honor God in your work and bring Him glory.
Satan tempts us to take small steps in sin, leading us astray by degrees. The more we give in, the easier it will become for us to sin. And the more we sin, the more we will be tempted to keep hidden sins that will overwhelm our lives.