WHEN A DOOR IS NOT A DOOR?
Ephesians 4:22-32
Introduction
Childhood riddle – When is a door not a door? Answer: When it is ajar.
When is a thief not a thief? Liar, drunk, etc.
CHANGE IS 2-FACETED
Putting off the old way, behavior, life style
Putting on an new behavior
Just putting off is temporary
Just putting on is hypocrisy
SPECIFICS IN OUR TEXT
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CONDUCT |
PUT OFF |
PUT ON |
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Anger (26-27) |
Holding in or Acting out |
Self control |
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Thief (28) |
Stealing |
Work so you can share |
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Speech (29) |
Hurtful, cutting speech |
Grace, build up, edify |
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Bitterness |
Malice, bitterness |
Loving, tender, forgiving |
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OTHER PASSAGES |
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Hebrews 10:25 |
Forsaking |
Attend, encourage |
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Matthew 16:24 |
Self |
Follow Jesus |
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1 Thessalonians 1:9 |
Idolatry |
Worship the living God |
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1 Peter 3:9 |
Evil for evil |
Good for evil |