We are to think about how we live, not just letting life drift on by. Through the gospel, and through the Holy Spirit, God has made us wise, He has revealed to us the truth about ourselves, about the world, and about Himself. We are to live in the light of this knowledge.
This is not easy, for the days are evil. The world is opposed to the gospel, it is opposed to God. So it will not naturally want the truth to be made known, therefore when opportunities for arise we are to make the most of them.
We are not to live as fools. One sure way to live as a fool is to get drunk, or to take drugs. These distort our perception of reality, and lead to a loss of self-control, even to addiction in extreme cases. Instead we are to be filled with the Spirit, we are to let Him motivate and direct our lives. This will lead to an attitude of joy and love for others. And we will sing and make music in our heart to the Lord.
The sign of a spirit filled life is one that is always giving thanks to God.
This is not easy, for the days are evil. The world is opposed to the gospel, it is opposed to God. So it will not naturally want the truth to be made known, therefore when opportunities for arise we are to make the most of them.
We are not to live as fools. One sure way to live as a fool is to get drunk, or to take drugs. These distort our perception of reality, and lead to a loss of self-control, even to addiction in extreme cases. Instead we are to be filled with the Spirit, we are to let Him motivate and direct our lives. This will lead to an attitude of joy and love for others. And we will sing and make music in our heart to the Lord.
The sign of a spirit filled life is one that is always giving thanks to God.
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