Scripture
Ephesians 5: 15-18 “So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you.”
Observation
These are some practical instructions for believers.
1) Be careful how I live.
I am not to live my life without thought, planning, wisdom. In fact I am to grow in wisdom so I can live my life wisely. I am to gain knowledge so I can live my life with thought.
2) Make the most of every opportunity.
I am to do good every day. Every day is an opportunity to do good in these evil times. My good deeds will shine brightly and represent Christ well.
3) Try to understand what the Lord wants me to do.
God has a will for my life and for my days. I am to think, search, and try to discover what God wants me to do..
4) Be filled and controlled by the Holy Spirit.
Alcohol dulls the senses and eventually will lead to my ruin. I am to be filled by
the Holy Spirit. I am to walk in the Holy Spirit. I am to be controlled by the Holy
Spirit. I am to be led and guided by the Holy Spirit. I am to be empowered by the
Holy Spirit.
Application
These truths can guide my life and my days. I am to give thought and be careful how I live. I am to make the most of every day by doing good to others. I am to try to understand and discern what God wants me to do and I am to be filed and controlled by the Holy Spirit.
Prayer
