1. HOW CAN I BE AN EFFECTIVE WITNESS?

2. Ephesians 5:15-20 Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

3. I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way. Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. - v15-16

4. Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise... - v15 A. How do you conduct yourself carefully? I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

5. Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise... - v15 A. How do you conduct yourself carefully? 1. Careful ( ἀ κριβ ῶ ς ) = to be accurate. I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

6. Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise... - v15 A. How do you conduct yourself carefully? II Corinthians 5:20 - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2. As the Lord’s ambassadors! I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

7. Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise... - v15 A. How do you conduct yourself carefully? a. Represent Him as accurately as you can. I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

8. Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise... - v15 A. How do you conduct yourself carefully? a. Represent Him as accurately as you can. b. Be sensitive to what others think. I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

9. ... making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. - v16 B. How do you conduct yourself wisely? By using your time efficiently. I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

10. ... making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. - v16 B. How do you conduct yourself wisely? “I have only just a minute, Only 60 seconds in it; Forced upon me - can’t refuse it. Give account if I abuse it; Just a tiny little minute, But eternity is in it!” I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

11. ... making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. - v16 B. How do you conduct yourself wisely? 1. How do you put time to the best use? I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

12. ... making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. - v16 B. How do you conduct yourself wisely? 1. How do you put time to the best use? 2. Why is this important? Matthew 20:1-16 I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way.

13. II. By Seeking for Yourself the Right Understanding. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. - v17

14. A. Why is right understanding important? II. By Seeking for Yourself the Right Understanding.

15. A. Why is right understanding important? B. Why is the right source of your understanding important? II. By Seeking for Yourself the Right Understanding.

16. 1. To get educated, you go to school. II. By Seeking for Yourself the Right Understanding.

17. 1. To get educated, you go to school. 2. To get spiritual understanding, you go to church. II. By Seeking for Yourself the Right Understanding.

18. 1. To get educated, you go to school. 2. To get spiritual understanding, you go to church. 3. To get spiritual understanding to accurately represent the Lord, you go to God’s word! II. By Seeking for Yourself the Right Understanding.

19. I. By Conducting Yourself in the Right Way. II. By Seeking for Yourself the Right Understanding. III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit. - v18-20

20. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 A. What kind of spirits could you be filled with to lead you away from God? III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

21. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 A. What kind of spirits could you be filled with to lead you away from God? 1. Debauchery ( ἀ σωτία ) = recklessness, wildness, out of control, excessive, wasteful. III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

22. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 A. What kind of spirits could you be filled with to lead you away from God? 2. This leads to the opposite of what God wants because: III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

23. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 a. A drunk is anti-social - a Christian needs fellowship. III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

24. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 b. A drunk is arrogant - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentle- ness and self-control. - Gal 5:22-23 III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

25. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 c. A drunk is boastful & bold - a Christian is to be humble & meek. III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

26. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 B. What kind of Spirit could you be filled with to lead you to God? III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

27. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 B. What kind of Spirit could you be filled with to lead you to God? 1. This results in a Spirit oriented life! III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

28. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. - v18 2. What are the characteristics of a Spirit oriented life? III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

29. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. - v19-20 a. Speaking to one another. III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

30. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. - v19-20 a. Speaking to one another. Through Hebrew Psalms III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

31. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. - v19-20 a. Speaking to one another. Through Greek Hymns III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

32. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. - v19-20 a. Speaking to one another. Through songs in your heart III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

33. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. - v19-20 b. Thanking God. III. By Filling Yourself with the Right Spirit.

34. Effective witnessing means accurately representing the Lord By having the right behavior By having the right understanding By being filled with the right Spirit!