It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Live as Wise People Live, a Reflection on Ephesians 5:15-20

Last week's lesson from Ephesians listed rules for the new life--life, as Christians. The lectionary omits 5:3-14, calls to renounce non-Christian activities and attitudes.

This week we're back to advice on right living, and the advice sounds rather relevant to our own era--don't waste your time, don't get drunk. Rather, the letter tells us, be filled with the spirit.

Sing praises and give thanks. Give thanks at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Of course, not every bad thing that happens to us is our fault, but we really do bring some of it on ourselves. Of course, not every good thing that happens to us is due to our own efforts, but how we live really does affect what happens next.

If we are filled with the Spirit, we're not leaving room for non-Spirit things.

No comments: