Walk Circumspectly

Today we are reading Ephesians 5. Read it and jot down anything that stands out to you. When you are done, go ahead and read on.

Are you noticing that every chapter in Ephesians is packed with things that are challenging and convicting you? Chapter 5 is no different. I want you guys to really be thinking about all the material in this chapter, so before I share my thoughts, answer these questions:

Verse 1 talks about following God's example in everything we do. What's one way you are currently doing that?

Verse 2 talks about living a life filled with love for others. How should that be seen in us?

Verses 3-5 are talking about some specific sins that we should have no part in. What is the biggest struggle for you of the things mentioned? (You can write in code if you're afraid someone might see what you wrote. And we're not gonna make you share these answers later.)

Verses 8-14 talk a lot about light and darkness. That's one of those topics that is seen throughout Scripture. What is the coolest thing you've ever heard about light vs. darkness?

It's not fair! We did everything right, EVERYTHING!!!

Ever watch White Wolves? For those of you that haven't had the privilege, a group of teens and their leader go on a backpacking trip, very much like us, with less canoeing. Their goal is to get to the top of Eagle Rock. They eventually make it to the top and disaster strikes! Their trip turns into a rescue mission and eventually two of the teens embark on the final leg of the mission. The two teens, Benny and Pandra, plan to hike an old lava flow, cross an old bridge then white water raft the Lone Pine to get help. However, as they approach the old bridge, they find it has fallen apart and can't get across it. Benny, full of frustration, yells, "It's not fair! We did everything right, EVERYTHING!!"

Do you ever feel that way? You do everything right but then things don't turn out the way you expect them to?