Walk in Wisdom
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15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV
1. Be Careful How You Walk
Ephesians 5:15 ESV - 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
Romans 1:21-22 ESV - 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools,
Proverbs 9:10 ESV - 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
2 Timothy 3:15 ESV – 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 1:30 ESV - 30 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
Matthew 7:24-27 ESV - 24 "Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it."
Proverbs 12:15 ESV - 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
2. Make The Best Use Of The Time
Ephesians 5:16 ESV - 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Galatians 6:10 ESV - 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV - 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
3. Understand The Will Of The Lord
Ephesians 5:17 ESV - 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Psalm 18:30 ESV - 30 This God--his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
Romans 12:2 ESV - 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Ephesians 1:9-10 ESV - 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
John 4:34 ESV - 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.