From our series "Ephesians." The apostle Paul calls us to imitate God as beloved children, walking in self-giving, others-oriented, obedient love just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us on the cross. We do this not to earn God's affection or keep a bunch of arbitrary rules, but rather because we are light: new creations becoming more and more like Jesus as we follow him away from the self-centered loves of our culture and deeper into this new identity God has given us. So let's walk wisely by giving ourselves to God's Spirit, God's mission, and God's people.
