Ephesians 5:21 and subject yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ Most people I know do not like this word subject because of its negative connotations of demeaning another individual But, this word as used here conveys the attitude of thinking more highly of others than ourselves all Read more…
Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; Now, if you have experienced the peace that comes from giving thanks to God in all thing, don’t be surprised if people label you a simpleton when crisis comes Read more…
Ephesians 5:19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your hearts to the Lord; God has given us the gift of words and His intention is that we use these words powerfully for building others up by way of letting them Read more…
Ephesians 5:18 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. T rying to understand God’s will without being born again is about as futile as trying to get jello to stick to the wall; or about as dangerous as stepping in a puddle Read more…
Ephesians 5:17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Trying to understand God’s will without being born again is about as futile as trying to get jello to stick to the wall; or about as dangerous as stepping in a puddle of Read more…
Ephesians 5:16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. There is so much intensity here… …Not only are we aware of the inroads that Evil is making upon us, but we are equally aware of our need to make the most out of our days so Read more…
Ephesians 5:15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, Carefulness is wise counsel, my brother and sister. Too often what we know about the Bible is not lived out. Rather, we are impetuous, or lazy to grasp the significance of the moment we are Read more…
Ephesians 5:14 For this reason it says, “Awake, sleeper,And arise from the dead,And Christ will shine on you.” If we awake, Christian, consider how many evils in this world would be undone. It is sobering to realize that we, the church, have been rightly accused of sleeping at the wheel Read more…
Ephesians 5:13 But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.. God, Himself, will make all things visible. Namely, our mortality, the good and the bad will be exposed as we become aware of our great lack before God Christ, Read more…
Ephesians 5:12 for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. Some things are best left unsaid. Knowing about someone’s sin should not bring us to the point of gossiping about it, for doing so only prolongs Evil’s hold on those who Read more…