The Careful Walk of the Wise

• 15a Look carefully then how you walk,  
• 15b not as unwise but as wise,
  • Proverbs 9:1-6, 13-18  

Wise Actions During Evil Days

• 16a making the best use of the time,  
  • Colossians 4:5
• 16b because the days are evil.
  • Ephesians 2:1-2    

Wise Thinking Aligned With the Lord’s Will

• 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
  • Proverbs 15:31-33
  • 2 Timothy 3:16-17
  • Hebrews 4:12-13  

So What?  

• We must live vigilant, intentionally wise lives in order to maximize our gospel effectiveness.
  • Philippians: 1:12-14, 27-30    

Further Discussion

• What worldly distractions do I allow to consume too much of my time?  
• How am I seeking to know the true will of God?  
• Where do I need to continue to allow the Holy Spirit to ride my life of foolishness and walk in wisdom?