Ephesians 5:15-21 (Part 1)

I. Walk in wisdom.
-be = blepo = to see, to look
-careful = akribos = accurate, careful; idea of examining and investigating
Examples of acting unwisely
1. Disobedience
2. Doubting God's word - Gal. 3:1-3
3. Focusing on wrong things - I Tim. 6:9
-Prov. 1:7
-Ps. 119:99
-Walter Liefeld "It (wisdom) is knowing God, maturing in our relationship with Him and walking close and perceptively that we are enabled to develop godly character, live thoughtfully and make proper choices in life."

II. Make the most of our time.
-making the most = exagorazo = to buy up at the marketplace
-time = kairos = time, season, age

III. Understand the will of the Lord.
-foolish = aphron = without understanding, senseless; idea of imprudence or folly
-understand = suniemi = understand, comprehend, perceive, insight into;
-"The ability to bring things together and see them in relation to one another." Exegetical Key to the New Testament
a. God's gracious plan.
b. God's gracious guidance.
What is God's will?
1. Sanctification - I Thess. 4:3
2. Submission to authorities - I Pet. 2:13-15
3. Giving thanks - I Thess. 5:18
4. May include suffering - I Pet. 4:19
5. Standing firm in God's will - Col. 4:12
6. Loving one another - John 13:34
7. Share our faith
-Ps. 37:4