Living as Children of Light, a Call to Holiness and Renewal (Ephesians 4:17-5:17)

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Living as Children of Light, a Call to Holiness and Renewal (Ephesians 4:17-5:17)

Embracing Christ's Righteousness and Holiness - TIME 0:00

Jared led a spiritual discussion based on Ephesians, chapter 4, verses 17-24. He emphasized the importance of putting off the old self and embracing the new creation in Christ, which requires a commitment to righteousness and holiness. He highlighted the need to learn and renew one's relationship with Christ, who is the true righteousness and holiness. The discussion underscored the transformation from a child of darkness to a child of light and the necessity of changing one's lifestyle to align with Christ's teachings.

Moral Standards for New Humanity - TIME 4:40

Jared discussed the moral standards for the new humanity, emphasizing the importance of living a life appropriate to a child of God. He highlighted the need to avoid sexual immorality, greed, and ungodly thoughts, as these can keep believers out of the kingdom of God. Jared also emphasized the importance of walking in love, as defined by Paul in Ephesians, and the need to walk worthy of the calling in which one was called. He urged the group to avoid foul talk and to give thanks instead.

Judging World's Standards Against God's Truth - TIME 16:04

Jared discussed the contrast between darkness and light, emphasizing the importance of judging the world's standards against God's truth. He referred to the notes from the Orthodox Study Bible, which suggest that one must judge the world's reasonableness based on God's truth. Jared also highlighted the need for Christians to separate from darkness and expose it while coming out of hiding to expose themselves to the world. He stressed the importance of confessing and repenting of sins.

Baptism, Illumination, and Christian Struggle - TIME 18:47-22:47

Jared, an Orthodox Christian, discussed the significance of baptism and illumination in Christianity. He referenced various biblical passages, including Acts, Corinthians, and Hebrews, to emphasize the importance of enlightenment and the struggle against darkness. Jared also highlighted the goal of Christians to keep themselves in Christ and salvage as much as possible from the evil world. He ended the conversation with a prayer and a blessing, encouraging everyone to depart in peace and seek God's forgiveness.

In Christ, love ❤️ Jared W Campbell

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