See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit . . . (Ephesians 5: 15-18)
I often read these words without really defining the words. However, today I have looked them up! To walk circumspectly is to live with some caution, to be discreet, somewhat guarded and careful. Redeeming (rescuing, buying back) the time calls us a believers to buy back these evil days for Christ. We can indeed win the day for the Kingdom if we walk cautiously, guarded, and looking for opportunities to share Christ, wherever we find ourselves.
God's will is that no one be lost . . . . destined to eternal hell. (2 Peter 3:9) As we come to fully understand that, we realize that when we know someone is lost, we should seek them for salvation as Christ did. (Luke 19:10)
Nothing should control our decisions more than the Holy Spirit of God! Nothing should should slur our speech (not beer, wine nor the company we keep). Now I know we are not to be drunk with alcohol, but being in the constant company of unsavory folks can begin to control us. (Psalm 1:1-2)
So to sum it all up, we as ambassadors of Christ have to be constantly be aware of how we live, where we go, and why we are here on the earth. Bottom line: we are here to glorify God and to do His will!
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