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September
17 - Ephesians 5:1&2


~Be
Imitators of God~


Therefore
become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved
children [imitate their father]; and walk continually in love [that is, value
one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for
others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering
and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
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