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Day 28: Ephesians 5:15-21: Walking in Wisdom
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Biblical wisdom helps us faithfully steward the life God has given us.
Paul urges believers to walk carefully, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil. Wisdom is mor than intelligence- it is learning to live in step with God's purposes, continually being filled with the Holy Spirit.
Reflection: Where do you most need God's wisdom in this season?
Welcome back. We're midweek in Ephesians chapter 5, verses 15 through 21. Today our topic is walking in wisdom. Let's read together. Pay careful attention then to how you walk, not as unwise people, but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is, and don't get drunk with wine which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of Christ. Amen. That is the word of God. Biblical wisdom helps us faithfully steward the life God has given us. In our text, Paul says, Look carefully then how you walk. The word means to pay close attention, to live intentionally, not carelessly drifting through life. Then comes an interesting phrase, making the best use of the time, literally redeeming the time. The Greek word here was kairos, which refers not simply to clock time, but to significant opportunities. Paul is encouraging believers to recognize moments where God is at work and respond faithfully. Ephesus was a busy commercial city. Merchants, ships, markets, people lived hurried lives much like ours. Paul reminds them not to confuse activity with purpose. And listen, I think that's something I struggle with. I think in our modern day society, there are a lot of parallels here. And confusing activity with purpose is something that I think is pretty common. After this, Paul contrasts two kinds of influence: wine and the Holy Spirit. Throughout pagan worship, excessive drinking often accompanied religious festivals. Intoxication was sometimes viewed as a way of connecting with spiritual experiences. Paul presents a striking contrast. Don't be controlled by alcohol. Be continually filled with the spirit. The Greek verb implies an ongoing action to keep being filled. The spirit isn't a one-time experience. He continually shapes believers into Christ's likeness. A spirit-filled life overflows in worship, gratitude, humility, and mutual encouragement. Biblical wisdom helps us faithfully steward the life God has given us. So as we leave today, where do you most need God's wisdom in this season that you're in right now? And I would love it, you know, if you would put that into the chat. Those are great prayer requests. I would love to pray for you in on this. Where do you most need God's wisdom in the season that you're in now? All right. Talk to you tomorrow.
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