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Walking in Wisdom

In Ephesians 5:15-17, Paul gives the Ephesians three ways they can ensure they are walking in wisdom. He calls them to be watchful, intentional with their time, and understand the will of the Lord. As Christians, we can ensure we are walking in wisdom by paying attention to our lives and hearts. Similarly to how Paul calls Timothy to watch his doctrine and life, he calls all Christians to keep a close watch on their life. The unexamined life will lead to immaturity and foolishness. However, the mature Christian examines himself regularly to ensure he is walking in accordance with his calling. Christians also must redeem the time, ensuring they use it for the glory of God. Lastly, Paul calls us to understand God’s revealed will contained in the Scriptures. If we are practicing these things as Christians, we are well on our way to walking in wisdom.

Christians Walk in Unity

Doctrine doesn’t divide, it unites. Paul begins to tell us how all the doctrine he has taught in Chapters 1-3 of the book of Ephesians is to work itself out in the life of the Christian. As a result of the glorious truths of the sovereign God and our calling to His son, we are to walk worthy of our calling. Paul will expand upon this but in verses 2-3 we see that it looks like walking in unity. We see characteristics such as humility, gentleness, and patience which contribute to this unity. But Paul ultimately gives the basis of the unity we are to walk in. It is that we have one Spirit, one Lord – Jesus, and one Father. He details essential doctrines of the Christian faith and the triune God which is our basis for unity as Christians.