“ Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. ”
Be ye not unwise - Be not fools in the employment of your time, and in your manner of life. Show true wisdom by endeavoring to understand what the will of the Lord is, and then doing it.
The Way of Light and the Way of Darkness. There are other sins which among God's people, should be literally unmentionable fornication, uncleanness, coveting, filthiness, foolish speech, improper j...
Wherefore . On account of (App-104 E Ephesians 5:2 ) this. unwise . See Luke 11:40 . understanding . The texts read "understand ye". Compare Romans 3:11 . will . App-102.
17. Wherefore be ye not unwise. He whose “ delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates in it day and night,” ( Psalms 1:2 ,) will triumph over every obstacle which Satan can op...
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is . Wherefore be ye not unwise - Μη γινεσθε αφρονες· Do not become madmen. Here is a most evident allusion to the orgies of B...
Wherefore be ye not unwise,— See Ephesians 5:10 . The Christian prudence is, upon all occasions, to consider what is the will of God. Our duty varies with our circumstances; and it is a main poi...
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Wherefore - since ye need to walk circumspectly, choosing the right opportunity of good. Unwise , х afrones...
The old Darkness and new Light. Rules for the Married 1, 2. In close connexion with what precedes. 'It is the mark of beloved children to become imitators of a loving Father; practise the self-sac...
Be ye not unwise. — The word here is stronger than in Ephesians 5:15 ; it is properly senseless, used of “the fool” (in Luke 11:40 ; Luke 12:20 ; 1 Corinthians 15:36 ; 2 Corinthians 11:16 ;...
Chapter 22 DOCTRINE AND ETHICS Ephesians 4:25-32 ; Ephesians 5:1-6 The homily that we have briefly reviewed in the last chapter demands further consideration. It affords a striking and instr...
“Redeeming the Time” Ephesians 5:13-21 The earlier verses remind us of Isaiah 60:1-22 . Awake, thou Christian soul; arise from the, dust and put on thy beautiful garments! Stand on the mountai...
All that the apostle had been saying was emphasized by the statement of their relationship to God as he called them to be "imitators of God." Again he urged them to put off the old and put on the new...
(15) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord i...
Wherefore be ye not unwise ,.... No one would be thought to be unwise, but such are, who do not redeem time, and are ignorant of the will of the Lord; believers should not act the unwise part, neith...
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is . Ver. 17. But understanding what ] Drawing your knowledge into practice, as Ephesians 5:10 . For "the fear of the Lord...
See then That you may be fit to reprove sin in others; that ye Yourselves, upon whom the light of Christ already shines; walk circumspectly Ακριβως, accurately , with the utmost exactness; mak...
WALK IN LOVE (vs.1-7) Verses 1 and 2 of chapter 5 are closely connected with verse 32 of chapter 4. God's gracious character of love that delights to have us as His dear children is our example....
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. A. D. 61. 3 But fornication, and all...
Understanding, diligently considering, what the will of the Lord is, in the understanding of which your chief wisdom consists.
‘For this reason do not be foolish but understand what the will of the Lord is.' Because we live in evil days we must be the more careful to ensure that we know what the Christ's will for us is by a...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 5:15 . See then that ye walk circumspectly. —R.V. “Look then carefully how ye walk.” The way of life must be one of exactitude; and that it may be so the...
Ephesians 5:16-17 Redeeming the Time. I. The words of the text in the English version have become proverbial, "Redeeming the time"; but the words of the original, although they would hardly bear...
Ephesians 5:1 . Be ye therefore followers of God, Or, imitators of God,- Ephesians 5:1 . As dear children; Children are naturally imitators. They are usually inclined to imitate their fathe...
Ephesians 5:1 . Be ye followers of God as dear children, for children are expected to walk in their father's steps. He sends us rain and fruitful seasons, he makes his sun to rise on the evil and...
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. On the excellence and utility of the truths contained in the gospel The will of God, which determines the whole exten...
EXPOSITIOn Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as children beloved. These words are closely connected with the preceding. In Ephesians 4:32 he had urged the example of God...
Things demanded by the correctness of the Christian walk:
1 Kings 3:9-12 ; 1 Peter 4:2 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ; Colossians 1:9 ; Colossians 4:5 ; Deuteronomy 4:6 ; Ephesians 5:15 ; Jeremiah 4:22 ; Job 28:28 ; John 7:17 ;...
Followers of God Ephesians 5:1-33 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The opening verse of today's chapter has a clear and clarion call to the children of God. It is something that we may not sidetrack or push...
What the will of the Lord is — In every time, place, and circumstance.