Teaching
Walk as Children of God
Those who belong to God are called to live as His children, reflecting His character through the way they walk and love others.
Scripture
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
Truth
Those who belong to God are called to walk as His children by following Him and walking in love.
Insight
- Being a child of God is reflected not only in what a believer professes but also in how that believer lives.
- Paul connects being followers of God with walking in love.
- Christ provides the example of self-giving love that believers are called to follow.
- Carrying the name of Christ should lead to conduct that agrees with the character and teaching of Christ.
- The identity of God's children should shape relationships, attitudes, words, and actions.
- Walking as God's children means continually bringing everyday conduct into agreement with the life God has called us to live.
Application
- Follow God by studying His Word and putting it into practice.
- Let love guide the way you treat other people.
- Look to Christ's example when deciding how to respond to others.
- Examine whether your conduct reflects the identity you profess as a child of God.
- Put away attitudes and behaviors that contradict God's character.
- Let your everyday life demonstrate that you belong to God.
Related Scriptures
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