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Ephesians 5:10-18 (NET)

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10 trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For the things they do in secret are shameful even to mention. 13 But all things being exposed by the light are made evident. 14 For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: "Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!" 15 Therefore be very careful how you live not as unwise but as wise, 16 taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord's will is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 10) Pleasing God - Find out what pleases the Lord
(v. 11) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Expose fruitless deeds of darkness
(v. 11) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness
(v. 15) Eagerness / Diligence / Seeking / Readiness - Make the most of every opportunity
(v. 15) Wisdom / Understanding / Stupidity - Be careful how you live - not as unwise but as wise
(v. 15) Watchfulness / Carefulness - Be careful how you live - not as unwise but as wise
(v. 16) Eagerness / Diligence / Seeking / Readiness - Make the most of every opportunity
(v. 17) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Understand what the Lord's will is
(v. 18) Debauchery / Drunkenness - Do not get drunk on wine

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 10) Purpose Driven Life - What Makes God Smile? (Part 1) (2008-05-30)
(v. 10) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 10) Mind Change - Every Situation (2011-10-20)
(v. 11) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 12) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 13) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 14) Desire's Journey - Taking Up the Quest (2010-05-14)
(v. 14) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 15) Guarding Your Heart (part II) (2011-12-03)
(v. 15) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 16) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 16) Guarding Your Heart (part II) (2011-12-03)
(v. 17) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 17) Guarding Your Heart (part II) (2011-12-03)
(v. 18) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 15) Sermon: True Worshipers (2003-09-28)
(v. 15) Sermon: Spiritual Condition (2014-11-09)
(v. 16) Sermon: True Worshipers (2003-09-28)
(v. 17) Sermon: True Worshipers (2003-09-28)