Ephesians 5:7-20
Published on May 24, 2017
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Ephesians 5:7-20
7 Don’t participate in the things these people do. 8 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! 9 For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. 12 It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. 13 But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, 14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,
“Awake, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will give you light.”
Living by the Spirit’s Power
15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. 12 It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. 13 But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, 14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,
“Awake, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will give you light.”
Living by the Spirit’s Power
15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Don’t participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
7 Don’t participate in the things these people do. 8 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! 9 For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret.
10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. 12 It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret.
But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,“Awake, O sleeper,rise up from the dead,and Christ will give you light.”
13 But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, 14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,
“Awake, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will give you light.”
“Awake, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will give you light.”
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Live with the Light On
Ephesians 5:7-9
Stop stumbling in the dark
Turn the light on
Live like you can see
pres act imp
does take practice
Expect what is ....
interesting to note that the phrase fruit of the light is the literal translation and the word fruit is singular yet is followed by three descriptive terms, just like the fruit of the Spirit.....you don't see one without the other in genuine work of the Spirit
Good
moral goodness actively
impacting our environment
now a real possibility
Rom 15:14
2 Thess 1:11
Right
What is best for society and the soul
manner, way, or custom
life in alignment with God
True
solid, valid, firm
confirmed accurate
genuine
opposite of false
Turn the light on
Live like you can see
pres act imp
does take practice
Expect what is ....
interesting to note that the phrase fruit of the light is the literal translation and the word fruit is singular yet is followed by three descriptive terms, just like the fruit of the Spirit.....you don't see one without the other in genuine work of the Spirit
Good
moral goodness actively
impacting our environment
now a real possibility
Rom 15:14
2 Thess 1:11
Right
What is best for society and the soul
manner, way, or custom
life in alignment with God
True
solid, valid, firm
confirmed accurate
genuine
opposite of false
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Live a fruitful life
Ephesians 5:10-14
Authenticate what satisfies or pleases the Lord
word used to describe the refinement of gold or silver, burning off the impurities
1. Bearing fruit - see John 15
exposed by confronting or admonishing that which is fruitless activity
2. Fruitful activities
instead of shameful ones
3. Fruitful stories
repeat the stories of life that lead to fruitful outcomes
4. Fruitful assessment
all the things listed up to this point.....
to be confronted, evaluated in light of ....THE LIGHT
passive voice - which means light by nature has n exposing effect, a confronting impact on those in darkness
to visibly inspect the fruitfulness of their activity....
it will be exposed eventually
those who act in the darkness seldom appreciate being exposed
may not even be aware...
2 Timothy 2:23-26
certainly never appreciate being confronted with the Scriptures
5. Wake up and turn to Jesus
the source of the light
He is the Light Jn 8:12
word used to describe the refinement of gold or silver, burning off the impurities
1. Bearing fruit - see John 15
exposed by confronting or admonishing that which is fruitless activity
2. Fruitful activities
instead of shameful ones
3. Fruitful stories
repeat the stories of life that lead to fruitful outcomes
4. Fruitful assessment
all the things listed up to this point.....
to be confronted, evaluated in light of ....THE LIGHT
passive voice - which means light by nature has n exposing effect, a confronting impact on those in darkness
to visibly inspect the fruitfulness of their activity....
it will be exposed eventually
those who act in the darkness seldom appreciate being exposed
may not even be aware...
2 Timothy 2:23-26
certainly never appreciate being confronted with the Scriptures
5. Wake up and turn to Jesus
the source of the light
He is the Light Jn 8:12
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Live with your Eyes Open
Ephesians 5:15-20
Live with your eyes open - LOOK! pres imp
1. Live with wisdom not without
2. Respond to divine appointments
Ways kairos moments appear - see 3DM stuff
Eph 5:16
Col 4:15
use something efficiently
God breaks into our lives even when the times are evil
3. Look at the big picture
how does it all fit together
pull your thoughts together
use your head!
(Illus. Love the Lord your God.....your mind...Mk 12:30)
4. Walk in the fullness of the Spirit
stop getting drunk
keep on letting the Spirit fill you
SING! - together
by yourself
5. Give Thanks
its sharing how the good grace of God has impacted your life....we will share together in just a moment what is sometimes called The Eucharist,,,,
to be grateful in response to a favor someone has done for you or shown you
a form of prayer - saying thank you to God for safe travel, the character of God, answered prayer etc.
a reference to the celebration of the Lord's sacrifice for our sins
for everything
to God
in the name of Jesus
1. Live with wisdom not without
2. Respond to divine appointments
Ways kairos moments appear - see 3DM stuff
Eph 5:16
Col 4:15
use something efficiently
God breaks into our lives even when the times are evil
3. Look at the big picture
how does it all fit together
pull your thoughts together
use your head!
(Illus. Love the Lord your God.....your mind...Mk 12:30)
4. Walk in the fullness of the Spirit
stop getting drunk
keep on letting the Spirit fill you
SING! - together
by yourself
5. Give Thanks
its sharing how the good grace of God has impacted your life....we will share together in just a moment what is sometimes called The Eucharist,,,,
to be grateful in response to a favor someone has done for you or shown you
a form of prayer - saying thank you to God for safe travel, the character of God, answered prayer etc.
a reference to the celebration of the Lord's sacrifice for our sins
for everything
to God
in the name of Jesus
Photo by paurian
Christian Living
- Live with the light on
- Live a fruitful life
- Live with your eyes open
