Sunday, 29th April 2026
Rev Xi An Poon
2026年4月19日 主日信息分享
蒙慈愛的兒女啊，效法神吧！
經文：以弗所書 5:1-21
主題經文：
「所以你們該效法神，好像蒙慈愛的兒女一樣。也要憑愛心行事，正如基督愛我們，為我們捨了自己，當作馨香的供物和祭物，獻與神。」
以弗所書 5:1-2
今天的信息提醒我們：我們不是先靠自己努力做一個更好的人，而是先看見自己的身份——我們是蒙慈愛的兒女。因此，我們的生活、言語、選擇、關係和時間，都應當從這個身份出發，學習效法神，活出祂所喜悅的生命。
一、棄絕污穢，憑愛心行事
以弗所書 5:1-5
保羅一開始說：「所以你們該效法神，好像蒙慈愛的兒女一樣。」這個「所以」是承接以弗所書前面所說的恩典：我們已經蒙恩得救，在基督裡成為新人，不再照從前舊人的樣式生活。
蒙愛的兒女，不是活在污穢、淫亂、貪婪、粗言、戲笑和傷害人的話語裡，而是學習像基督一樣，憑愛心行事。基督愛我們，為我們捨了自己，成為馨香的供物獻給神。
因此，效法神不是外表的宗教行為，而是讓神的愛改變我們的生活方式。當我們知道自己被神珍惜、重視和愛著，我們就不再用世界的方法尋找滿足，不再用貪婪、情慾、掌聲、肯定或控制來填補內心，而是學習在愛中生活，在愛中說話，在愛中待人。
二、離開黑暗，活像光明兒女
以弗所書 5:6-14
保羅接著提醒我們：「不要被人虛浮的話欺哄。」因為人很容易被空洞、八卦、傳舌、放縱和黑暗的思想拉走，慢慢與黑暗同夥，甚至習慣活在黑暗裡。
但聖經說：「從前你們是暗昧的，但如今在主裡面是光明的，行事為人就當像光明的子女。」我們不是只有看見光，而是在主裡成為光明的人。光明所結的果子，就是一切良善、公義、誠實。
活在光中的人，不再偷偷摸摸，不再以為沒有人知道，也不再讓仇敵用「沒有人知道」的謊言欺騙自己。光不是為了羞辱人，而是為了顯明、醫治和釋放人。神呼喚沉睡的人醒過來，從死裡復活，因為基督要光照我們。
今天，神不是要我們繼續留在黑暗裡自我欺騙，而是呼喚我們回到光中，讓生命可以被整理、被更新、被恢復。
三、不要糊塗，要被聖靈充滿
以弗所書 5:15-21
保羅最後說：「你們要謹慎行事，不要像愚昧人，當像智慧人。」智慧人懂得愛惜光陰，因為現今的世代邪惡。這個世代會使人分心、麻木、放縱、浪費時間，也會使人不明白神的旨意。
所以聖經說：「不要作糊塗人，要明白主的旨意如何。」又說：「不要醉酒，酒能使人放蕩，乃要被聖靈充滿。」
被聖靈充滿，不只是外在的表現，更是生命被聖靈引導、約束、管教和更新。被聖靈充滿的人，口中有讚美，心中有感謝，關係中有敬畏基督的順服。他們所到之處，不是帶來紛爭、是非和破壞，而是帶來合一、相愛、積極和溫暖。
智慧人不是任意而行的人，而是願意讓聖靈管理自己的人；不是浪費光陰的人，而是把時間用在神所喜悅的事上；不是口中流出苦水的人，而是生命流出感恩與祝福的人。
總結：
以弗所書 5:1-21 給我們一幅非常清楚的圖畫：一邊是污穢、黑暗、愚昧，是世界和仇敵的道路；另一邊是愛、光明、聖靈，是神生命的道路。
神的心意，是叫我們這些蒙慈愛的兒女效法祂，不再效法世界。祂呼召我們離開黑暗，活在光中；離開愚昧，進入智慧；離開污穢和貪婪，活出愛與聖潔。
現今的世代邪惡，仇敵要人糊塗、浪費光陰、不明白神的旨意；但聖靈要帶領我們成為光明的兒女，在愛中行事，在光中生活，在聖靈裡被更新，活出天父創造我們的原意。
追求：
今天，讓我們在神面前安靜思想：
我們是否仍然容讓一些污穢、貪婪、傷人的說話，留在我們生命中？
我們是否仍然有一些暗中的生活、暗中的思想、暗中的習慣，不願被光照？
我們是否正在浪費光陰，把時間交給無益的事，卻忽略神真正喜悅的事？
我們是否常常靠自己行事，卻沒有讓聖靈充滿、引導和管理我們？
神今天不是要定罪我們，而是呼喚我們醒過來。因為我們是蒙慈愛的兒女，天父要我們回到祂的愛中，活在祂的光裡，重新被聖靈充滿。
禱告：
親愛的天父，
感謝祢愛我們，使我們在基督裡成為蒙慈愛的兒女。
求祢赦免我們，很多時候我們沒有按著這個身份生活，反而被世界影響，被黑暗吸引，被愚昧捆綁，也浪費了祢所賜給我們的時間和生命。
主啊，求祢的光照進我們裡面，使我們願意離開污穢、貪婪、虛浮的話和一切暗昧無益的事。求祢幫助我們不再作糊塗人，而是明白祢的旨意，愛惜光陰，活出祢所喜悅的生命。
聖靈，求祢充滿我們，管理我們的心思、言語、選擇和關係，使我們口中有讚美，心中有感謝，生命中有良善、公義和誠實的果子。
願我們不再效法世界，而是效法神；不再活在黑暗裡，而是成為光明的兒女；不再浪費生命，而是在聖靈裡活出天父創造我們的原意。
奉主耶穌基督的名禱告，阿們。
19 April 2026 Sunday Message Sharing
Beloved Children, Imitate God
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21
Main Scripture:
“Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.”
Ephesians 5:1-2
Today’s message reminds us that we do not first try to become better people by our own strength. We first need to see who we are: we are beloved children of God.
Because of this identity, our life, words, choices, relationships, and use of time should all begin from this truth. We are called to imitate God and live a life that pleases Him.
- Leave Impurity and Walk in Love
Ephesians 5:1-5
Paul begins by saying, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.” The word “therefore” connects this passage with the previous chapters of Ephesians. We have received grace, we have been saved in Christ, and we have been made new people.
Beloved children of God should not live in impurity, sexual immorality, greed, dirty speech, foolish talking, or words that hurt others. Instead, we learn to live like Christ.
Christ loved us and gave Himself for us. He became a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Therefore, imitating God is not just an outward religious action. It is allowing the love of God to change the way we live.
When we know that we are loved, valued, and treasured by God, we no longer need to look for satisfaction through greed, lust, applause, approval, control, or selfish desire. We learn to live in love, speak in love, and treat others with love.
- Leave Darkness and Live as Children of Light
Ephesians 5:6-14
Paul then reminds us, “Let no one deceive you with empty words.” People can easily be pulled away by empty talk, gossip, hidden sin, and the ways of darkness. Slowly, a person may become used to living in darkness.
But the Bible says, “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.”
We are not only people who have seen the light. In the Lord, we have become children of light.
The fruit of the light is goodness, righteousness, and truth.
A person who lives in the light no longer lives secretly, thinking, “No one knows.” That is a lie from the enemy. God’s light is not meant to shame us, but to reveal, heal, and set us free.
God is calling those who are asleep to wake up. He is calling those who are spiritually dead to rise, because Christ wants to shine His light upon them.
Today, God does not want us to remain in darkness or self-deception. He is calling us back into the light, so that our lives can be restored, renewed, and changed.
- Do Not Be Foolish, But Be Filled with the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 5:15-21
Paul says, “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise.”
A wise person knows how to redeem the time, because the days are evil. This world can distract us, numb us, lead us into careless living, and cause us to waste the time God has given us.
That is why the Bible says, “Do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” It also says, “Do not be drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit.”
Being filled with the Holy Spirit is not only about outward expression. It is about allowing the Holy Spirit to lead, correct, discipline, and renew our lives.
A Spirit-filled person has praise in the mouth, thanksgiving in the heart, and reverence for Christ in relationships.
Wherever they go, they do not bring gossip, conflict, or division. They bring unity, love, encouragement, and warmth.
A wise person is not someone who lives however they want. A wise person allows the Holy Spirit to guide and govern their life.
They do not waste time on useless things. They give their time to what pleases God. They do not allow bitterness to flow from their mouth. Instead, their life releases thanksgiving and blessing.
Summary:
Ephesians 5:1-21 gives us a very clear picture.
On one side, there is impurity, darkness, and foolishness. This is the way of the world and the enemy.
On the other side, there is love, light, and the Holy Spirit. This is the way of God’s life.
God’s desire is for us, His beloved children, to imitate Him and not imitate the world.
He calls us to leave darkness and live in the light. He calls us to leave foolishness and walk in wisdom. He calls us to leave impurity and greed, and to live in love and holiness.
The days are evil. The enemy wants people to become foolish, waste their time, and miss the will of God.
But the Holy Spirit leads us to become children of light. He helps us walk in love, live in the light, and be renewed in the Spirit, so that we can live according to the Father’s original purpose for us.
Reflection:
Today, let us quietly examine our hearts before God.
Are there still areas of impurity, greed, or hurtful speech in our lives?
Are there hidden thoughts, habits, or ways of living that we do not want God’s light to touch?
Are we wasting our time on things that have no lasting value, while neglecting what pleases God?
Are we living by our own strength, instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to fill, lead, and govern us?
God is not calling us to shame us. He is calling us to wake up.
Because we are His beloved children, the Father wants us to return to His love, live in His light, and be filled again with the Holy Spirit.
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for loving us and making us Your beloved children in Christ.
Please forgive us for the times when we have not lived according to this identity. We have often been influenced by the world, drawn by darkness, trapped in foolishness, and careless with the time and life You have given us.
Lord, let Your light shine into our hearts. Help us to leave impurity, greed, empty words, and every work of darkness.
Help us not to be foolish, but to understand Your will, redeem the time, and live a life that pleases You.
Holy Spirit, fill us again. Govern our thoughts, our words, our choices, and our relationships.
Let there be praise in our mouths, thanksgiving in our hearts, and the fruit of goodness, righteousness, and truth in our lives.
May we no longer imitate the world, but imitate God.
May we no longer live in darkness, but live as children of light.
May we no longer waste our lives, but live in the Holy Spirit and fulfil the Father’s original purpose for us.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we pray.
Amen.
Zion Bread of Life Christian Church 
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