A Fool Makes Unwise Choices With His Time

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Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. 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.                                                                                               Ephesians 5:15-20  

        These days we are bombarded with opportunities that entice us to invest our time and energy. Each day the voices of sin cry out for every available moment. So many causes promise that time spent on them will reap great rewards; how can we recognize God's voice among so many competing voices? 

        A fool makes unwise choices with his or her time. With every new opportunity that comes along, the fool chases off in a different direction, not questioning whether that is the best choice. The loudest voice gains your attention. At some point the fool discovers to his disappointment that he has squandered the investment of his time.

        The days in which you live are evil. Marriages are under tremendous pressure; families are falling apart. Multitudes are dying every day without hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Investing your life wisely is critical to you and those around you. Foolishly spending your time in sinful or wasteful pursuits can cost you and others dearly.

        Think about this: Often it is not evil pursuits that rob your time. Rather, the temptation is to sacrifice what is best for what is good. The enemy knows clearly tempting you with evil will be obvious, so he will lure you with distractions, leaving you no time to carry out God's will. He will tempt you to fill your schedule with good things that you have no time for God's best. You may unintentional substitute religious activity for God's will, pursuing your own goals for God's kingdom instead of waiting for God assignment. Your time is precious to the Holy Spirit.

Ask the Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the Lord and thank Him for His forgiveness. 

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