Because the Days Are Evil
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Because the Days Are Evil
Growing up in a protected family environment, most children do not experience much of the evils of this world. They look forward to life with an expectancy of trusting in goodness, protection, and a surrounding love — in all the people around them. But, as they reach the age of independence, they quickly start meeting up with every sort of temptation. Then it is time to grow up — to become mature in their thinking and choices.
Paul wanted the Ephesian congregation to become mature — grown up — in their thinking. Paul instructed the Ephesians to “be imitators of God, as beloved children” and pointed out a long list of immoralities and impurities that would rob them of a right relationship with God and their salvation for all eternity. Although the world would certainly be pushing them to follow all the immoralities and impurities of this world, Paul warned them, “Let no one deceive you with empty words”.
Those “empty words” glibly lead one to take part in silly talk and dirty jokes — claim immoralities are our right — glorify covetousness and greed — encourage drunkenness and sexual abuses of every sort — and mock the ways of the Lord.
Paul tells us all in Ephesians 5:15-17,
Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
As this world pushes its ideas of political correctness on us, we need to “be careful” in all our thinking and actions. Life is very short. We shouldn’t imagine our foolish actions will be easily undone. Facing all the temptations of this world will not be easy “because the days are evil”. As we “understand what the will of the Lord is” we will see how it is a great blessing to help us and care for us.
In our heavenly Father’s care, we thankfully say, “Hallelujah! Lord, thank You for Your loving guidance.”
Love,
Margaret
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A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and GOD of gods.
Pray for our country.
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… Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus …
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The LORD made this day, let us rejoice and be glad in Him.
Psalm 118:24
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The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
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Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
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How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
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Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
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Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
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Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12
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