True or Fake VI (RV)

Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people . . . 

 - From Ephesians 5

In some ways, Paul is beating around the bush here. What is he really saying? Yes he clarifies it a little in the verses that follow, talking about not getting drunk, for one thing. But we get that.

And then he goes on to urge us to praise God, to sing hymns, and psalms.

He says 'Don't be foolish." And here again, what's he talking about?

I think it's because, in truth, we know exactly what Paul's talking about. We understand how "unwise" people live. We understand what it is to act "wise," and not "foolish." We do not need it spelled out. 

We know that wise people do not get drunk. They don't get embroiled in out-of-control quarrels. They don't just solve complex problems by falling in line according to some dogma or denomination. They don't criticize others. They don't hate.

As bad a king as Saul was (actually, he was not bad in terms of wielding authority. His character was what was questionable), still . . . David loved him. 

Wise people heal. They serve. They're temperate. They probably stay away from politics. 

They're too busy thinking about their Lord, that they ain't got time for nothing else. 

Real or fake? So what? Is it worth ripping families apart over it? There are real problems right there in front of you. Don't deal with them by ignoring them, and refocusing on social media debates that can get you lots of "likes."