--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: EPH5.3 But fornication, and all…" description: "\"“EPH5.3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; EPH5.4 Neither filthiness, nor ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3e/anonymous-1_fear-of-god_eph5-3-but-fornication-and-all-uncleanne_1708585.jpg" --- # EPH5.3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or… ![“EPH5.3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; EPH5.4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. EPH5.5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3e/anonymous-1_fear-of-god_eph5-3-but-fornication-and-all-uncleanne_1708585.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3e/anonymous-1_fear-of-god_eph5-3-but-fornication-and-all-uncleanne_1708585.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3e/anonymous-1_fear-of-god_eph5-3-but-fornication-and-all-uncleanne_1708585.jpg) > ““EPH5.3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;  EPH5.4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. EPH5.5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. EPH5.6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. EPH5.7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. EPH5.8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:  EPH5.9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)  EPH5.10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. EPH5.11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. EPH5.12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. EPH5.13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. EPH5.14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. EPH5.15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,  EPH5.16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. EPH5.17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. EPH5.18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;  EPH5.19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;  EPH5.20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;  EPH5.21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. EPH5.22”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage urges moral purity, gratitude, and spiritual vigilance, warning against sinful behavior and urging believers to live as light. **In simple terms:** Live righteously, thank God, avoid sin. Key Takeaway Cultivate purity and gratitude. Themes faith morality spirituality gratitude light Mood reflective inspirational Type scriptural didactic When to use this quote - church services - personal devotion - teaching sessions - ethical counseling Key Concepts Christian ethics biblical instruction personal conduct Questions to Reflect On - In what ways can modern believers embody “light” in daily life? - How does gratitude shape moral behavior? 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