3 Paths Every Christian Should Walk

1. Walk the path of .

| Ephesians 5:2 |

What NOT to do:

Avoid impurity – , , , and .

| Ephesians 5:3-4 | Exodus 20:17 | Luke 6:45 | Psalm 141:3-4 | James 3:5-8,10 |

What TO do:

.

| Ephesians 4:32-5:1 |

Cultivate an .

| Ephesians 5:3-4 |

2. Walk the path of .

| Ephesians 5:8 |

What NOT to do:

Don’t be .

| Ephesians 5:6 |

Don’t be .

| John 14:15 |

What TO do:

Pursue , , and .

| Ephesians 5:10 | John 14:6 |

Bring into the .

| Ephesians 5:11-14 |

3. Walk the path of .

| Ephesians 5:15 |

What NOT to do:

Don’t make , .

Don’t be by .

| Ephesians 5:18 |

What TO do:

Walk the .

| Ephesians 5:15-16 | Psalm 90:12 |

Continuously , by the .

| Ephesians 5:17 |

Honor God with towards and towards .

| Ephesians 5:18-21 |

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS

What do you think?

Have someone quickly read over the main points/fill-ins from Sunday’s message. After you’ve refreshed everyone’s memories, share what particular point stood out to you, challenged you, or raised a question for you.

The story of your life.

1. Ephesians 5 encourages us to be imitators of Christ as loving children. Have you observed any positive qualities in your parents or mentors lives that you’ve chosen to imitate and have proven beneficial in your life?

2. In the message, Pastor Obie talked about honoring God by serving others. Share one of the most fulfilling serving projects or moments that you have been a part of. It could have been from a mission trip or a personal moment serving a friend or family member.

Digging deeper.

1. One of the best parables that represents someone walking the path of love is the parable of the good Samaritan. Read Luke 10:25-37 and answer the following prompts. 
   1. Have a few people recap the main tenets of the story.

   2. Have any of you experienced or witnessed a “Good Samaritan” moment, where someone went above and beyond to help someone else? If yes, we’d love to hear your story.

   3. What does this story tell us about God? People? You?

2. Matthew 5:14-16 talks about believers, being “the light of the world”.  Read it together in a few different bible translations and answer the following prompts. 
   1. Can you share examples of how you have seen others effectively shine their light for Christ in everyday life, and how it impacted those around them?

   2. What does this tell us about God? People? You?

3. Pastor Obie talked about the importance of walking in wisdom. Read the following verse on wisdom and answer the following prompts.
   1. Proverbs 4:5-7.
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   2. James 1:5.
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   3. Colossians 4:5-6.
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   4. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 .
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   5. Proverbs 3:13-18.
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   6. Which of these verses spoke to you the most?

   7. Wisdom is knowing coupled with doing the right thing. Is there anything different that the Lord is calling you to DO differently this week to practice wisdom.
        

Personal reflection and application.

1. Have everyone share one thing someone else shared in this discussion that struck a chord with you.
2. Break up for prayer, preferably men with men and women with women if possible.