Living a wise life in Christ

We are saved by grace through faith, a gift from God, not our efforts. God’s grace forgives us when we choose to be saved from sin.To be like Christ, we should follow God’s example. See what He does, then do it, like children who learn appropriate& behavior from their parents.Therefore, become imitators of God as His children.To be imitators, do more for each other. As God forgives our sins and missteps, we should forgive others. He blesses us with gifts beyond our daily needs, and we should bless others.God has given us fruits of the Spirit. Experience these fruits by treating others with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.As imitators of God, we can follow the Apostle Paul’s ways to live a wise life in Christ. First, we should take a close look at how we live. Second, we should make the most of our time. Third, we should understand the will of God and don’t act foolishly.The Message Bible, Ephesians 5:11-20, clearly states the mandate: “Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busy work, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their...