Living by theSpirit's Power - Ephesians 5

·       ¹⁵ So BE CAREFUL how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.

·       ¹⁷ Don’t ACT thoughtlessly, but

·       UNDERSTAND what the Lord wants you to do.

·       ¹⁸ DON’T BE drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead,

·       BE FILLED with the Holy Spirit,

·       ¹⁹ SINGING psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and

·       MAKING music to the Lord in your hearts.

·       ²⁰…GIVE thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

·       ²¹… SUBMIT to one another out of reverence for Christ.

·       ²² For wives, this means SUBMIT to your husband

·       ²⁵ For husbands, this means LOVE your wives,

·       Chapter 6:1 Children, obey your parents

·       ² “HONOR your father and mother.”

·       ⁴ Fathers, do not PROVOKE your children to anger by the way you treat them.

·       BRING them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

·       ⁵ Slaves, OBEY your earthly masters with deep respect and fear.

·       SERVE them sincerely as you would serve Christ.

·       ⁶ TRY to PLEASE them all the time, not just when they are watching you.

·       ⁷ WORK with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

·       ⁸ REMEMBER that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do

·       ⁹ Masters, TREAT your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both HAVE the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites.

·       The Whole Armor of God

·       ¹⁰ A final word: BE STRONG in the Lord and in his mighty power.

·       ¹¹ PUT ON all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

·       ¹³… PUT ON every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.

·       ¹⁴ STAND your ground,

·       ¹⁵ For shoes, PUT ON the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.

·       ¹⁶…HOLD UP the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

·       ¹⁷ PUT ON salvation as your helmet, and

·       TAKE the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

·       ¹⁸ PRAY in the Spirit at ALL times and on every occasion.

·       STAY alert and

·       BE PERSISTENT in your prayers for ALL believers everywhere.

Straight from God’s word, not one is my own. And all of these have been given to us for our convenience and guess what? without “convenience fee”! LOL     You know these days many companies want to charge us a “convenience fee” if we want to pay thru the phone with a person instead of online, well not extra fees with THE LORD!

Enjoy living for GOD, and it will become your lifestyle!!! - GCR