WALK CIRCUMSPECTLY
Text: Ephesians 5
28 January 2007
(I) THE CONCEPT OF WALKING CIRCUMSPECTLY
1. Being watchful over our lives
“See then that you walk circumspectly…” Ephesians 5:15
2. Wisdom is applied in our ways
“…not as fools but as wise” Ephesians 5:15
3. A walk that is a lifestyle of wisdom
(II) THE CONCERNS THAT SHOULD LEAD US TO WALK CIRCUMSPECTLY
1. Days are evil
“…because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16
2. Danger of becoming foolish
“Therefore do not be unwise…” Ephesians 5:17
3. Drawn by the ways of the world…drunkenness and dissipation
“And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation…” Ephesians 5:18
(III) THE CHALLENGE TO WALK CIRCUMSPECTLY
1. The redemption of time
“Redeeming the time…” Ephesians 5:16
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12
2. The comprehension of the will of God
“Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:17
3. The filling of the Holy Spirit
“…but be filled with the Spirit” Ephesians 5:18
(IV) The corresponding responses of walking circumspectly
1. Fellowship
“Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs…” Ephesians 5:19
2. Praise
“…singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” Ephesians 5:19
3. Thanksgiving
“Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” Ephesians 5:20
4. Mutual submission
“Submitting to one another in the fear of God.” Ephesians 5:21