Ephesians
Walk in Wisdom
Ephesians 5:15-21
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Ephesians 5:15
1. Walking in wisdom is a diligent walk
a. Living diligently keeps us from defection
Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! Psalm 14:1
Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. Romans 1:21-22
b. Living diligently keeps us from disobedience
Oh, foolish Galatians! Who has cast an evil spell on you? For the meaning of Jesus Christ’s death was made as clear to you as if you had seen a picture of his death on the cross. ...After starting your new lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort? Galatians 3:1,3
c. Living diligently keeps us from destruction
But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9
2. Walking in wisdom is a disciplined walk
a. Redeem the time
b. Snatch up your opportunities
Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. Psalm 90:12
Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:17
3. Walking in wisdom is a directed walk
a. Don't take detours along the way
b. Delight yourself in the Lord
c. Unconditionally surrender to Him
Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own. John 7:17
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” Psalm 32:8-9
Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 5:18
4. Walking with Christ is a dynamic experience
Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs, Ephesians 5:19 (GNT)
a. A dynamic way of speaking
. . . sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts. Ephesians 5:19
b. A dynamic way of singing
And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20
c. A dynamic way of saying thank you
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21
d. A dynamic way of submitting
