Ephesians 5:8-14

In Ephesians 5:8-14, Paul contrasts the life of believers before and after coming to faith in Christ. He describes how they were once in spiritual darkness, living in ignorance and sin. However, through their union with Christ, they have been transformed into children of light. Paul urges them to walk in the light, which produces goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Paul exhorts believers to expose the deeds of darkness rather than participate in them. He emphasizes the importance of living as children of light and rejecting the works of darkness. By doing so, believers not only honor God but also bring glory to Him by living lives that reflect His truth and righteousness.

Paul concludes by quoting from an Old Testament passage, encouraging believers to wake up from spiritual slumber and arise from the dead. He emphasizes the urgency of living in the light and warns against complacency or spiritual lethargy. As children of light, believers are called to live purposefully, making the most of every opportunity to glorify God and advance His kingdom in a world engulfed by darkness.