1. Walking a Wise Walk Ephesians 5:15-20

2. RECAP: Ephesians chapter 5 so far... 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.  Not a hint of sexual immorality  No greed  No obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking  No partnering in disobedience  No living in darkness, for we are now children of light And now…  No unwise living  No drunkenness

3. Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV) 15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

4. Identifying God’s Wisdom James 3:17-18 Bu t the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers w ho sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

5. Making the most of every opportunity Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV) 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. “Undie 500: Rioting in Dunedin for second night” “'Possum' drinking game worries garden staff” “Binge drinking worries as Dry July ends”

6. Being filled with the spirit  19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.