"Be Not Foolish..."
“Be Not Foolish…”
Blessings folk!
Another command...actually two.
Ephesians 5:17
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Therefore.
Have you seen how important it is to read the Word in the context of the moment.
We must understand what is being said in the close context, then in the context of the total Word.
So much confusion would be avoided if we did such.
Command 1
Do not be foolish.
Make the best use of the time, for the days are evil.
Be wise.
Be careful how you walk.
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness.
Command 2
Understand what the will of the Lord is.
A corollary of the first command.
The “will of the Lord” is knowable.
Often it is not “what we think”.
Folk usually associate it around “what does the Lord want me to do”.
Yes. This is true.
But, if we do what the Lord instructs, then we will be in the pattern of life of abiding in Him…John 15.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice always,
17 pray without ceasing,
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
So…
Be not foolish.
Understand the will of God in Christ Jesus for you…
- Rejoice always
- Pray without ceasing
- Give thanks in all circumstances.
Do this, and the will of God will be known.