Redeeming the time
This article examines Paul's exhortation in Ephesians 5:15-16 to "redeem the time," exploring how believers should view time as a God-created gift rather than an enemy to be feared. DeVries encourages readers to live purposefully and wisely, taking advantage of opportunities the Lord provides rather than drifting through life focused on worldly concerns, grounding the discussion in biblical reflection on time's nature and God's sovereignty.
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15, 16 Time has an unrelenting hold on us. That is evident in our conversations. "Sorry, I'm late!" "I didn't have time." "The summer has flown by!" We complain that there just are not enough hours in the day. This is something that touches each of us, young and old alike. Solomon expresses it so beautifully in Ecclesiastes chapter 3, "To every thing there is a season,...
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