Living God’s way: Those with no heavenly inheritance

In contrast to being imitators of God, Paul discussed the actions and attitudes of people who will not inherit the kingdom of God. He listed six things that describe the person who has no heavenly inheritance (Ephesians 5:3-5). First on Paul’s list were immorality, impurity and greed. He said these attributes should “not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.” Paul’s point was that a “saint” would not be practicing these characteristics. No individual in a congregation should possess or practice these sins. The next three characteristics Paul listed deal with one’s speech. He described them as “filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting.” He stated thes