So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:17 Understanding the will of the Lord is essential if we are going to live wise, effective, and God-honoring lives. So, do you know what the will of God is? For some, this concept seems to be very confusing,…

…making the most of your time, because the days are evil.     Ephesians 5:16 Today’s verse is a continuation of Paul’s thought from last time. “Therefore be careful how you walk (live), not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” So the question is,…

Therefore be careful how you walk (live), not as unwise men but as wise…       Ephesians 5:15 How would you say that you are living your life…wise or unwise? Paul reminds us that we should be living lives considered wise in the eyes of God. So what does a “wise” life look like?…

For this reason it says, “Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Ephesians 5:14 In a world that claims to be awake while, at the same time, promoting every type of ungodly behavior imaginable, the Bible has an actual, consistent, godly message about an awakening, “Awake, sleeper, and arise…

But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. Ephesians 5:13 Well, we’ve come to the halfway point in our look at this portion of Ephesians 5. You’ll notice that most of this portion of the passage is focused on warnings, instructions, and the reality…

…for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.     Ephesians 5:12 You may have noticed that our culture has changed in the last half century. Just look, historically, at what our modern society had in place as standards of behavior just 50 years ago and…

Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them…       Ephesians 5:11 This is the second time, in this passage, that we see Paul warning us against joining in on behaviors, activities, and lifestyles that are contrary to the Word of God. In fact, our previous verse is…

…trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.     Ephesians 5:10 Do you want to please God? That is a pretty straightforward question. Not a lot of wiggle room here. The answer is either “yes” or “no.” But that is what Paul is referring to in today’s verse. We should be “trying to…

…(for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth)…       Ephesians 5:9 Ephesians 5 is such a vital and important passage for us, as Christians, to study, meditate on, and apply to our lives. Not only is our Christian witness at stake but this portion of scripture can…

…for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light…       Ephesians 5:8 The word “former” means that something is no longer. When you hear someone say, “that is my former house,” or “that was my former job,” we know that they mean they no…