Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. I. THE SUBJECT TO WHICH WE ARE DIRECTED. That is to "time." 1. Consider its true character. 2. Consider its value. 3. Consider the brief portion which is allotted for our service. 4. Consider the right application of time. II. THE COURSE RECOMMENDED. Redeem — recover, buy back. This we may do in a certain sense — 1. By saving all the time we can. 2. By cherishing activity and diligence. 3. By regarding first the most momentous subjects. III. THE MOTIVES ASSIGNED — "Because the days are evil." 1. They are uncertain in their number. 2. They are days of temptation and sin. 3. They are liable to be interrupted by infirmity and sickness. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. |
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