(Eph 5:15-17) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days

are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

Walk Circumspectly

(Eph 5:1) Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear

children;

(1Pe 2:21) For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving

us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Walk In Love (Eph 5:2) And walk

in love, as Christ also hath loved us,

and hath given himself for us an

offering and a sacrifice to God for

a sweetsmelling savour.

Walk In Light (Eph 5:8) For ye

were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the

Lord: walk as children of light:

Walk Circumspect

ly (Eph 5:15) See then

that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

CIRCUMFERENCE AND PERSPECTIVE =

CIRCUMSPECTLY

(1Pe 5:8) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the

devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may

devour:

Average Christian

I. The Precepts of walking Circumspectly

(Eph 5:15-17) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as

wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not

unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

A. The CLARITY of a fool.

(Pro 10:8) The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a

prating fool shall fall.

(Pro 12:15) The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

(Pro 15:5) A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

A. The CLARITY of a fool.

B. The CRAVING for wisdom

(Pro 2:1-6) My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my

commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom,

and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou

seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou

understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and

understanding.

Wisdom Is to have the mind of God, and comes from God, no amount of

studying alone will obtain it

(1Co 2:1-7) And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing

among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness,

and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in

demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the

wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to

nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God

ordained before the world unto our glory:

(Jas 1:5-8) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that

giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in

faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the

sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of

the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

KnowledgeInformation or data regarding a field

Understanding Is to apply the knowledge and wisdom that we have learned

I. The Precepts of walking Circumspectly

II. The Productivity of walking Circumspectly

(Eph 5:15-17) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

Time 24 hours in a day

168 hours in a week 4032 in a year

282240 in a 70 year life

Redeem 1. To buy back from the slave market or to pay off the ransom

2. To convert to value

Time 1. Personal time for

God

2. Time for family

3. Time for work to provide for family

4. Time to rest

5. Time for ministry

(Pro 16:9) A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth

his steps.

I. The Precepts of walking Circumspectly

II. The Productivity of walking Circumspectly

III. The Protection of walking Circumspectly

(Eph 5:15-17) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the

Lord is.

(1Pe 5:8) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the

devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may

devour:

(Luk 21:34) And take heed to yourselves, lest at any

time your hearts be overcharged with

surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day

come upon you unawares.

(Mat 10:16) Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the

midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents,

and harmless as doves.