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Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
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Your Life is Your Loudest Sermon
Commentators stress that non-believers ("them that are without") judge Christianity primarily by the daily conduct and integrity of its followers, not by its doctrines. Scholars like Barnes and Calvin explain that a life of honesty is essential for your witness; without it, any attempt to share the gospel can be seen as hypocritical and may damage the reputation of Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Walk in wisdom. That is, upright and honest conduct. Deal with them on the strictest principles of integrity, so that they may not have an…
Toward them that are without (προς τους εξω). A Pauline phrase for those outside the churches (1 Thessalonians 5:12; […
19th Century
Anglican
Walk in wisdom . . . redeeming the time.—In the parallel passage (Ephesians 5:15) we have walk strictly, …
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To “be wise in the way you act toward outsiders” is to show practical Christian wisdom in dealing with secular society. Paul’s words imply that bel…
16th Century
Protestant
Walk wisely. He makes mention of those that are without, in contrast with those that are of the household of faith ([Ref…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Walk in wisdom Or wisely, circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise men; (See Gill on Ephesians 5:15).
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No duties can be performed correctly unless we persevere in fervent prayer, and watch in prayer with thanksgiving.
The people are to pray pa…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…
