New Testament in a Year

5 So be imitators of God, as his dear children. ² Live lovingly, just as the Messiah^[a] also loved us^[b] and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God. ³ Do not let sexual sin, impurity of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints. ⁴ Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving. ⁵ For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah^[c] and of God.

Living in the Light

⁶ Do not let anyone deceive you with meaningless words, for it is because of these things that God becomes angry with those who disobey.^{[d] 7} So do not be partners with them. ⁸ For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, ⁹ for the fruit that the light^[e] produces consists of every form of goodness, righteousness, and truth. ¹⁰ Determine what pleases the Lord, ¹¹ and have nothing to do with the unfruitful actions that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are. ¹² For it is shameful even to mention what is done by these disobedient people^[f] in secret. ¹³ But everything that is exposed to the light becomes visible, ¹⁴ for the light is making everything visible. That is why it says,

Wise Behavior

¹⁵ So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise, ¹⁶ making the best use of your time^[i] because the times are evil.