Walking a Wise Walk Ephesians 5 15 20

Walking a Wise Walk Ephesians 5: 15 -20

RECAP: Ephesians chapter 5 so far. . . 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Not a hint of sexual immorality No greed No obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking No partnering in disobedience No living in darkness, for we are now children of light And now… No unwise living No drunkenness

Ephesians 5: 15 -20 (NIV) 15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Identifying God’s Wisdom James 3: 17 -18 Bu t the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

Colossians 4: 5 -6 (NIV) 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make Making the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. “Bin n i g n i ge dr t o i R ” : t inkin 0 h 0 g 5 i n e a i s Dry g wo “Und for second rries July n i e d n s” Du “'Possum' drinking game worries garden staff”

Being filled with the spirit 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.