Ephesians 5:18-21

I. Adhere/Accept the Rule

1. Imbue/Personality – of God
2. Influence/Power – of God
3. Inspired/Presence – of God
4. Instructed/ Principle – of God

Leads to Problems:

• Intellectual: Proverbs 20:1
• Economical: Proverbs 23: 20 & 21
• Emotional, Social, Physical: Proverbs 23:29-32
• Mental: Proverbs 23:33
• Legal: Proverbs 31:4 & 5

II. Acknowledge the Requirements

1. Must Deport One’s Self (devote, dedicate, depend upon)
2. Must be Directed/Dominated By (to guide, guard, govern)
3. Must Show Deference (submit , subject, surrender one’s self)

III. Approve the Results

1. Proper Conversation (with others)
   – Sacred, sanctified, supernatural – Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6; Psalm 19:14
2. Proper Communication (with God)
   – Sincere, not selfish – 1 John 5: 14&15; John 14: 13&14; John 15:16; John 16: 23, 24 & 26
3. Proper Celebration
   – Not complaining, murmuring, grumbling – I Thess. 5:18; Psalm  34:1; Hebrews 13:15; Philippians 4:4; Col. 3:17
4. Proper Consideration
   – Regard, respect, recognize – Philippians 4:4