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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