This section builds on the previous two by adding piety as a true response of the church to God because of His blessings. (Eph. 5:15-21)

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Ephesians
True Piety
forBeginners
Mike Mazzalongo
BibleTalk.tv

2. Man’s Response to God’s Blessings:
1. Preserve Unity
2. Live Righteously
- Loving Attitude
- Lifestyle Beyond Reproach

3. Man’s Response to God’s Blessings:
1. Preserve Unity
2. Live Righteously
- Loving Attitude
- Lifestyle Beyond Reproach
- Piety
“Actions that show devotion or reverence for God.”

4. It’s easy to look Pious
Not so easy to be Pious

5. True Piety:
Prudence
15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as
unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most
of your time, because the days are evil.
- Eph. 5:15-16

6. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand
what the will of the Lord is.
- Eph. 5:17
True Piety:

7. Spirit Filled
18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that
is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
- Eph. 5:18
True Piety:

8. 19 speaking to one another in psalms
and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody with your heart to the Lord;
- Eph. 5:19
True Piety:

9. 20 always giving thanks for all things in the name
of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
- Eph. 5:20
True Piety:

10. If you are Prudent your life will be filled with:
vs. 17 - Bible Study
vs. 19 - Praise
vs. 20 - Prayer

11. Submission
21 and be subject to one another in
the fear of Christ.
- Eph. 5:21
True Piety:

12. A Submissive Attitude Does Not Eliminate
Leadership Roles
True Piety:
It Eliminates Pride, Rivalry,
Selfish Ambition.

13. Summary
Three Features of a righteous lifestyle:
1. Loving Attitude
2. Lifestyle Beyond Reproach
3. Piety
- Prudence
- Spirit Filled
- Submission