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Charlie Chaplin was the most famous person of his era. He was the first real Movie star even though they were silent films. On the verge of burn out he told his agent he needed a vacation. So went off to Monte Cristo for 2 weeks. While there he saw that a club was having a Charlie Chaplin look alike contest. In real life no one really knew what he looked like…so he thought he would enter and steal the show…. not exactly how it turned out- he came in 2nd place.

 

 

 

   -  3  The Kryptonite 

The previous verses not only tell us to imitate Christ in things that are day to day, but now in the next few verse he shares an example of imitation that just seems to hard to understand in their world. 

Imitate Christ in sexual purity! 

 

Eph. 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them.

 

V. 6 Obviously imitating Christ is more than just using the right words.

 

 

Let no one deceive you - seduce you with words. 

LOVE IS AN ACTION - not words. 

 

Empty - worthless, powerless words. 

 

If you love me you will let me:

If you love me, you will get a job, put a ring on my finger, get a house and walk me down the aisle… Then once you have proven your words by action I will let you! 

 

 

 

So how do we imitate Jesus?

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,