Time Stewards (Eph. 5:15-17)
We are stewards of everything God places within our hands; this includes the time spent in this life; how will we use it?
Time Stewards (Ephesians 5:15-17)
We are stewards of everything God places within our hands; this includes the time spent in this life; how will we use it?
- Walk In Wisdom (walk circumspectly—v15) — walk diligently, accurately, exactly; not foolishly but as one who is skilled. Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly or as those stumbling in the dark; rather we must think about the things we do—short- and long-term (4:1, 17; 5:1-2, 8; 2 Tim. 2:15; Ps. 119:11, 105).
- Redeem The Time (redeeming the time—v16) — knowing the snares of this world, how will we use the moments we are given? Paul wanted to use them wisely to the glory of God (3:1-13; 6:19-20; 2 Cor. 5:9; Phil. 1:20) – boldness can be used in the sense of openly (Mark 8:32, John 7:12-13), plainly (John 10:24, 11:14, 16:29), confidently (1 John 5:14; Heb. 3:6). Would we pray that we would use our time as we ought?
- Guard Yourself (be not unwise—v17) — equip yourself with the understanding of the will of the Lord in order to walk wisely. What he taught could and should be imbibed (5:18-20, Col. 3:16-17; James 1:21), understood (3:4), and done (James 1:22). God has provided for what we need in this spiritual warfare, but we must take it up and learn to use it (6:10-18).
What are we doing in the time God has given?
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. (1 Cor. 4:2)
