Title (I) Save time (Ephesians 5:15-21)
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① “Time” contains one’s life span, and within life, “function of mind,” “function of thought,” “function of speech,” “function of various forces,” “function of body,” material and possessions. To cherish the truth is to live a life that is saved by being used only in faith that obeys the word of truth and inspiration (1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 2 Corinthians 4:16).
“It saves time”
① The time that God has given to each of the saints is like a flowing stream, and once passed, it is finite and temporary. ② Today for tomorrow, this year for next year, youth for youth, youth for adulthood, adulthood for old age, cross the death line and use this life for eternity. . ③ Foolish people are those who have no future and live according to their instincts like animals (Genesis 25:28-34) or spend the time of this life only for the sake of the present life (Luke 12:16-21).
“It is to save the functioning of the mind.”
① “More than anything else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23) do. ③ Also, don't let your heart go anywhere, always keep it in the word of truth and inspiration (Philippians 2:5~11). ④ Since the heart is a free-spirited being, it must always be tightly bound by the word of truth and inspiration so that it can be driven only by the inspiration of truth by controlling it. (Luke 21:34-36)
“To save the functioning of the mind”
① "...The mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace. The mind set on the flesh is enmity with God..." (Romans 8:6-7) ② The mind is the seed of the heart and actions. Useless thoughts lead to useless minds and actions. ③ Do not have negative thoughts or cherish them, do not overthink them, think about what you ought to think, and do not cherish more than that. (Romans 12:3)
“It saves the function of speech.”
① Do not use negative words, sinful words, or useless and useless words, but speak words that bring true benefits to others. ② Do not use your words randomly or abuse them. “You must use only those words that are useful for edification, so that everyone who hears them will find grace. (Ephesians 4:29) ③ “You will be judged for whatever useless words you say. He said” (Matthew 12:36)
“It’s about saving power.”
① Don't use your power anywhere, but use it as much as you can use it for where you want it to be. ② It should not be used to sin and disobey the Lord's word. ③ It should be used to make others happy, and it should be used to make a crown that will never perish.
“It is to save material things and possessions.”
① When used to exalt oneself with material things, to ignore others, or to support pride, to commit sins or to harm others, it causes anger. ② To save the soul, it must serve, serve, and serve the public good, and it must be a source of humility. (Mt 6:19~21)
“It is to save works” (2 Peter 3:11).
① The outcome of a saint's life and death is determined by his or her actions. ② If you act according to your emotions, temper, and feelings, you will fail and perish. ③ Only actions that are driven by the truth and inspiration can not infringe anything, and only actions that form an eternal and immutable rock from which God, the truth, can be taken over.