Ephesians 4:22

 

Ephesians 4:22
Rid Yourself of the Old Man!

 

Eph 4:22  That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 

 

        1.     It is Time to Let Go of the Old Man:

a.     Be done with the old lifestyle that weight him down

                                               i.     Paul is not advocating mere moralism here. There is no way to defeat the Old Man apart from the work of the Holy Spirit in your life.

a.     Romans 7:11 

2.     The Old Man is dead - Ephesians 2:1 

3.     The Old Man is deceived - John 8:44 

4.     The New Man must be made alive - Ephesians 2:4-5 

5.     The New Man can only be made alive through Jesus

a.     Romans 8:3 

b.     Be done with the corruption that causes his decay

                                               i.     Sin does not stagnate, it continually grows and multiplies

1.     Galatians 6:7-8 

                                             ii.     Sin only has one destiny and that is death

1.     James 1:14-15 

c.     Be done with the deceit that bound him

                                               i.     Watch out for those who promise that sin can enjoyed without consequence

1.     2 Peter 2:18-19 

                                             ii.     Watch out for the hardening of the heart through sin

1.     Hebrews 3:13 

d.     Be done with the lusts that drove him

                                               i.     What steps can be taken to obtain victory over lust?

1.     Remember who you are - Romans 6:6-8 

2.     Remember the One who died for you - Romans 6:9-10 

3.     Remember you are to rise up - Ephesians 5:11-14 

4.     Remember to starve the flesh - Romans 13:14; Job 31:1; Job 31:7 

5.     Remember to murder the flesh - Romans 8:13 

6.     Remember to put your body into subjection - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27