The following message is by pastor John Piper.

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Ephsians 5 through 17.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things, the wrath of God comes you

with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

Therefore, do not associate with them.

For at one time you wear darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.

Walk is children of light, for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true, and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.

But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible. For anything that becomes visible is light.

Therefore it says,

Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.

Look careful then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise,

making the best use of the time because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish,

but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Let's pray together. Father, imperfect pastors can only preach imperfect sermons. And so I ask that you would minimize the imperfections of this message.

And I pray that hearers would be granted gracious ears and discerning minds, sifting,

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