5:17
We have been given brains by God and He expects us to use them. So we are not to be foolish but to understand what the will of the Lord is. How do we do this? The primary means is by reading His word. we also need to let Him renew our minds, we need to think differently. Jesus, during His earthly ministry, often taught how the kingdom of God is different from the kingdoms of the world. Note that we don't just know what the will of the Lord is, we are to understand it. This implies having the mind of Christ, thinking like He does.
5:18
This verse seems to come rather suddenly, "do not get drunk on wine". Drunkenness is common in the world. It is a normal way of celebrating, it is a normal way of spending Friday night, it is a normal way of dealing with sorrow or anxiety. We are not to follow that path. Instead we are to be filled with the Spirit. Too much wine makes us lose control, being filled with the Spirit gives us self-control. We should turn to the Holy Spirit, for He is living and active within us.
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