I don’t know anyone who wants to be considered a fool. Even the least among us wants to be known for something positive.
Paul
advises Christians about spiritual life. We are not to live “as unwise,” but “wise,” redeeming the time because
the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-16). Being
alert and aiming to do good would be one way to redeem evil days.
He also advised us not to be foolish, but to understand the Lord’s will (Ephesians
5:17). There are many places in the Bible where we
are told how God wants us to live; however, when in doubt, we can ask, and God
will answer (James 1:5).
We get a few practical guidelines in Ephesians 5:18-20. We’re not to get drunk, lose our good sense, and act rashly or recklessly. Instead, we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit, who will help us do good and positive things, pleasing to God.
With
psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, we can sing to the Lord and/or encourage
each other. And we must always remember to give thanks to God in the name of
our Lord Jesus Christ. He is seated at the Father’s right hand, always ready to
make intercession for us (Romans 8:34).
At
the beginning of Creation, there was only darkness.
The first thing God did was bring in light (Genesis 1:3-4).
Jesus said people love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil (John
3:19-20).
He
also declared, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk
in the darkness, but will have the light of life” (John
8:12).
Why
be foolish and stumble away from God in the darkness, when He has offered
light so we can clearly see how to live in His presence?
The
result of living to please yourself will be destruction. The result of living
to please the Spirit will be eternal life (Galatians 6:7-8).
Will
you be foolish or wise? You don’t have to be a genius to know
the difference, and the choice is yours!
Pixabay: signpost, waypoint, sign; succo.
