http://www.esvbible.org/Ephesians+5/
Imitate God because you are His child. When we were young, we used to imitate our parents because that is how we learned to live. Don't mention greed, sexual sin, or perversion of any kind. Don't tell dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscen jokes. This is not appropriate for God's children, and you could instead use that time to worship God. You know that no one involved in sexual sin, perversion, or greed will enter the Kingdom of God because they put those things above their relationship with Jesus. Don't let them deceive you with meaningless words like it'll be fine if you only do it once or this is not a bad sin, etc. Those who refuse to believe live in darkness, but believers live in the light of God. That light should not become overcome by darkness when temptations come. Instead, expose what is in the darkness. People who are unsaved often feel that they have to apologize to believers for their actions because even without saying or doing anything, they can see the light exposing them in their darkness. Be careful how you live, for these are evil times. Don't miss the opportunities that the Lord gives you. don't get drunk on wine but fill yourself with psalms, hymns, and scriptures. Sing and make music to the Lord thanking Him with all your heart.
Husbands and wives must place themselves under the other's authority. Wives should place themselves under the authority of their husbands as the church does under Jesus. Jesus is the head of the church but leads it in good opportunities. Husbands should love their wives as Christ loves the church, even laying down their lives. Husbands should love their wives as they do their own bodies. Care for her and cleanse her spirit and bild her up again.
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