Don't Get Drunk

Ephesians 5:15-21

The letter to the Ephesians contains Paul’s instructions to the Christians who lived in the city of Ephesus as to how to live their lives as Christians. Christians are supposed to live humble lives that serve others and not proud lives that serves self.

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil”

Christians must live their lives carefully and wisely consider the results of their actions.

“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery”

Debauchery means… extreme indulgence in sensual pleasures. Drunkenness is self- serving. It feeds our desire to have a good time and make idiots of ourselves. Drunkenness leads to sexual exploitation of ourselves and others. It is a destructive behavior.

“Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

Instead of being filled with alcohol we should be filled with the Spirit of God which leads to non-destructive behaviors… behaviors that build others. Being filled with the Spirit of God leads us to sing about God, to remember him and build a spirit of thankfulness. Be careful how you live, don’t place yourself in an atmosphere of drunkenness. Surround yourself with spiritual people so you can be spiritual.