Ephesians 5:15-17
Look carefully then how you walk not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Paul writes this section and he first starts the chapter by talking about walking in love. We need to be imitators of God as beloved children (5:1). Then he says we can walk in love becuase we were dead first but now we awaken from the dead because of Christ (5:14). I find myself having to fight idleness. I mean those times that I could be doing something prosperous or beneficial but instead I do nothing. I actually like days now that I do nothing but after they are done I always say i could have done something to benefit my walk with the Lord. Maybe that meant more time and focus on God's word or maybe even going out of my way for other people. I find myself when I get into idleness it sure is hard to get out of it too. I want to stay in that place and not get out of it. It becomes a struggle to get motivated when you have not been for some time. In order to walk in love we need to do these things.
First, look carefully on how you walk.
How are looking where you walk? Do you find yourself not paying attention to what you are doing, I mean this in a spiritual sense. Do you know that you are an example to others because of how you walk. Do you know that you are to walk in the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Second, be wise in how you walk?
It is not just being careful which is part wisdom but it is also being Biblically wise. Jesus died to save us and give us understanding (1st John 5:20). Do you walk in the way of the Lord by being wise or are you foolish?
Next week we will focus on a couple more points of the verse
I pray and hope that you all had a great weekend and enjoyed your Monday. I know I sure did, that is why you did not get this until today:)
God Bless and Love you Guys,
PJ
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