Eph 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Eph 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Redeeming the time, not wasting time. Are we using our time to advance the goodness of God? There is no questioning that the days we live in are evil, but we do not choose to do evil. We are to walk in the Spirit, for this is where God shows us his will.
Eph 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Being drunk is the fleshes way to escape into darkness. Come out of there and be filled with the Spirit.
Eph 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Encourage yourself speaking to ourselves Psalms and hymns. Some of the great hymns are Bible messages in themselves. Sing and make melody in your heart. This is uplifting and removes depression. Some speak in tongues to edify themselves. I like making music in my heart.
Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Be thankful to God. Sing the hymn "Count your many blessings:.
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Eph 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Submitting to one another, seeking the good of the other, being thankful with reverent fear of the LORD. We want our Heavenly Father to bless our lives as we seek to bless others.
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