Ephesians 5:15-18 continues to give us great truths for time
management and life choices.
Do not get drunk on
wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead
by filled with the Spirit.
We must make the
decision that makes the decisions.
Drunkenness is not the sin in this verse. Debauchery is. Debauchery is extreme indulgence that leads
to a loss of control. Drunkenness causes
debauchery. Debauchery should be
avoided, therefore, drunkenness should be avoided. That is the principle.
We can choose choices
but we cannot choose our consequences.
So in life we must make a decision that makes our decisions. We
must choose convictions so choices are made before they are made.
Per this Biblical example…I do not drink alcohol because if
I drink alcohol I get drunk, always.
When I get drunk, I debauch. I do
not want to debauch so I do not get drunk, therefore, I do not drink. My conviction…my decision that makes the
decisions.
Making calendar choices is no different.
An example…my family participates in the life of the church
I pastor through serving and participating.
When life gets busy, we do not bail on church. We look elsewhere first. Not because it is my job, but because it is
my joy.
The decision makes
the decisions…not just on the calendar…but in the heart.
Where your treasure is, there your heart is also.
Where your treasure is, there your heart is also.
So what do you treasure?
1. What do you always make time for?
2. Where and what do you most often bail on in busy times?
1. What do you always make time for?
2. Where and what do you most often bail on in busy times?
3. Do those choices
honestly honor your convictions?
