EPH. 5:4b- This verse is the hinge-point for a much larger section. It goes from Eph. 4:17-5:20. In this section, Paul is instructing the church in Ephesus about what it means to live in the light. We talked about this last week. We are the Church, those who have been called out of darkness and into the light. Paul’s instruction as “Children of the Light” is so important for us. It a major factor in our spiritual growth. What are we trading? What are we getting? How do we get there?

What am I trading?

• Wandering in hopeless confusion and darkness
• A hard-heart that has no sense of shame
• A sinful nature that is corrupted by lust and deception
• Lying and anger which give a foothold to the devil
• Stealing, abusive language, bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slander, sexual immorality ...