TEXT:   Ephesians 5:15-21

Introduction: “See then”       EPHESIANS 5:13-14

1. God’s Will involves how I live my life – EPHESIANS 5:15-16
   1. It is the will of God that I live diligently, not lazily.  Matthew 2:8; Luke 1:3; Acts 18:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:2.
   2. It is the will of God that I live wisely, not foolishly
   3. It is the will of God that I live productively, not vainly
   4. It is the will of God that I live godly, not worldly.   …”the days are evil”…
2. God’s Will involves what controls my life.  – EPHESIANS 5:17-18
   1. God does not want ignorance of His will to control my life.
   2. God does not want my will to control my life over His will.
   3. God does not want intoxicants to control my life at all.  Titus 1:6; 1 Peter 4:4
   4. God wants His Spirit to control my life completely to do His will.
3. God’s Will involves how I worship Him.  – EPHESIANS 5:19-21
   1. God’s will is for us to worship Him with godly music, not worldly music.
   2. God’s will is for us to worship Him from our heart more than from our flesh.
   3. God’s Will is for us to worship Him for His glory, not ourselves.
   4. God’s Will is for us to worship Him with thankfulness for His goodness.
   5. God’s Will is for us to worship Him through the name of His Son.
   6. God’s Will is for us to worship Him with submission & honor to Him.
   7. God’s Will is for us to worship Him in humility with one another.