The barometer gauge swings from wise to foolish but hopefully doesn't get stuck there. Knowing and understanding God's will, will determine the position of the barometer needle.
Followers of Jesus also called, children of light, need to understand God's will. However, knowing and understanding are two different ballparks. We may know and be able to recite swathes of memorized Scripture, and be able to win in a Bible knowledge quiz but do we understand all of that?!
Head knowledge creates swelled heads. Understanding galvinizes to action. If we're to understand God's will, we can ask the Holy Spirit to help us to understand what we know. In order to know, we must read God's Word. He set it out rather plainly for us - even bluntly.
For example,
"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality..." (Ephesians 5:3 NIV).
No mincing of words there.
Once we know and understand, then we can put it all to good purpose - to God's purposes in living holy lives; bringing others to Christ; building up our brothers and sisters-in-Christ. If each of us are doing this - amazing things will happen, I believe. Imagine it! Let's all be as wise as possible.
~ERC January 2023~
Based on Ephesians 5:15-20 especially vs 17.
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