These Shoes Were Made For Walking
7 Walks in Ephesians
Introductory Thoughts
Before John penned Revelation, Paul had written to the
Church at Ephesus about walking with God.
Paul informs them of 7 ways of walking.
Some are positive. Some are negative.
Each should admonish us to examine how we are walking
today.
Over the next 2 weeks we will examine these 7 walks.
Walking in Disobedience
Ephesians 2:1-2
The behavior of children of disobedience.
Ephesians 5:3-5
The results of being children of disobedience.
Ephesians 5:5-6 – James 1:13-15
Three guides will help you walk in disobedience.
Satan – 1 Peter 5:8 – The World – 1 John 2:15-16
The Flesh – Galatians 5:19-21
We must replace our conformity to the world.
Romans 12:2
Walking in Good Works
Ephesians 2:10
What is the purpose of Christians letting their lights
shine? - Matthew 5:16
How is God able to help us walk in good works?
2 Corinthians 9:8
Scripture thoroughly furnishes a person to all good
works. - 2 Timothy 2:15-17
Every Christian must live a habitual life of good works.
Toward God – Colossians 3:24
Toward Our Fellow Man – Galatians 6:10
Walking Worthy
Ephesians 4:1-2
By walking in the light of Christ. – 1 John 1:7
This walk involves our total being. – Philippians 1:19-21
Paul gave instructions on how to accomplish this walk in
verses 2-3.
Lowliness – Gentleness – Longsuffering – Forbearance –
Endeavoring
The end of verse 3 tells the results of walking worthy.
Peace and Unity
Walking in Vanity
Ephesians 4:17
Worldly wisdom hinders the Godly life.
1 Corinthians 1:21
Notice how God looks upon the world's wisdom.
1 Corinthians 3:19
The characteristics of worldly wisdom. – James 3:14-16
We as Christians may be lured into vanity.
2 Peter 2
The result of vain walking. – 2 Peter 2:20-21
Walking in Love
Ephesians 5:2
Notice the extent of this love.
Ephesians 5:2 – John 13:34 – Romans 5:8
This love is perfected in us as we love one another.
1 John 4:12
Love is the bond of perfection. – Colossians 3:14
Love defined. - 1 Corinthians 13
A walk in love will show the world who we are.
John 13:35
Walking as Children of Light
Ephesians 5:8
How do you begin the walk of light?
Hear the Word – Believe the Word
Repent - Confess Christ
Be Immersed for forgiveness of sins
We must not live in a way that endorses darkness.
Ephesians 5:11-12
Walk so the glory goes to God. – Matthew 5:14-16
Avoid willful sin. – Hebrews 10:19-27
Walking Circumspectly
Ephesians 5:14-16
Christians must be awake to our responsibilities.
Worship – Support – Unity – Example
Christians must be awake to the challenge of the devil.
Circumspectly = Walking with a constant eye on your surroundings
Christians must be awake looking for opportunities to do
good.
Use our time wisely
Living in sin is living in a state of wastefulness
Closing Thoughts
We should all strive to walk as Christ walked.
A faithful walk results in God’s faithfulness of giving the
reward of heaven.
We can walk as God would have us walk if we put on the
whole armor of God.
Ephesians 6:10-17
Which walk are you taking today?