Ephesians 5:17 Why be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. That this is true wisdom appears thus. 1. It brings us to that frame of mind with which God is pleased (Isaiah 66:2; Romans 7:7-11). 2. It points out a certain way of escaping the misery due to us as sinners (1 John 5:11-13; Hebrews 6:17, 18). 3. It gives that view of God which excites us to love and give ourselves to Him (1 John 4:9, 10, 19). 4. It removes the fear of death and the grave. 5. It gives the best ground of submission to the trials of life. 6. It lays the strongest restraints upon sin, which is our disgrace and misery. 7. It shows us that all our enemies are under Divine control. 8. It puts into our hands the best Weapons of defence (2 Corinthians 10:4, 5). 9. It assures us that God will soon set all matters right (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10). If so, how foolish and ungrateful are the neglecters and despisers of this will of God. Let us pray and study to know this will of God. (H. Foster.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.WEB: Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. |
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