Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18
Be Careful & Walk Wisely
Prov 1:7 Fear of the Lord is beginning of wisdom
James 3:17-18 Wisdom from God is peaceable
Y-Chart below helps to show how our decisions are impacted by our thinking which in turn comes from our heart and the desires there.
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day
- Make the most of today – tomorrow is not guaranteed!
- Set phone/media limits
- Prov 21:5; Is 32:8; Prov 3:5-6; Matt 6:33-34
- Today is the day of Salvation!
Understand God’s Will
- God’s will is what He tells us is right.
- Ps 40:8; Rom 12:2; 1 Thess 4:3, 5:18; John 6:38, 6:40; 1 John 2:5-6
- It is God’s will that you act like Jesus and obey His Word.
Be Filled with the Spirit
- Don’t get drunk! Be filled with the Holy Spirit
- John 16; Rom 8:9; Gal 5:25, 5:22
- Fruit (evidences) of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness
Take Aways
Have you trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior?
Are you living each day of your life for Him or for yourself?
Are your life decisions based on the wisdom of God’s Word?
Do you typically chose to please yourself or God?
Are you taking time to know God’s will through His Word?
Is your life filled and controlled by the Spirit?
