In the body of Christ, God expects conformity.

Not a conformity to rules and regulations out of fear.

Not a conformity to rules and regulations out of legalistic pride.

But a conformity to righteousness out of deep love and affection for Jesus Christ.

It's one of the most basic commands in Scripture.

Christians need to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel.

So what does that walk look like?

And how do you know if your life, well, honors Christ?

And when you fight temptation, when sin frustrates you and your Christian walk stumbles,

how should you respond?

John MacArthur is answering important questions like those here on Grace to you

in his study called Getting in Step with the Christian Walk.

It's a practical look at the basic steps you can take to live a life that honors Christ.

And with that, here is John MacArthur.

Take your Bible and let's look together at the fourth chapter of Ephesians.

Ephesians chapter 4.

When you come to Jesus Christ, you enter His church, the body.

You receive His salvation.

It gives you all the rights and honors and privileges that come with being a Christian.

And then He says, I want you to conform to my standards, doesn't He?

He says, if you're not going to conform and cooperate with what the church is doing,

then you're better off to be out.

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