15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Ephesians 5)
Certain words come alive when you read them. Like verse 15 above. The KJV uses an infrequent greek word transliterated "circumspectly", coming from the words for "circle" and "spectacle". We might say "Look around you! Consider the way your lifestyle impacts everyone you contact!" People are watching us, to see if our walk matches our talk, to see how we wear the label "Chirstian", follower of Christ. They are watching our attitudes and treatment of other believers. They are looking to see if we are selfish, or like Christ, with our lives. Today, let's look around and see the eyes that see us. Let them serve as mirrors for us to see what we really look like, sound like, act like. Are we like Christ?
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