Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
Ephesians 5:18-19
The affects of alcohol are obvious, but what happens when we are under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In these verses, Paul lists three by-products of the Spirit's influence in our lives: singing, making music, and giving thanks. Paul did not intend to suggest that believers only discuss religious matters, but that whatever we do or say should be permeated with an attitude of joy, thankfulness to God, and encouragement of others.
Instead of whining and complaining—which our culture has raised to an art form—we are to focus on the goodness of God and his mercies toward us. How would others characterize your words and attitudes?
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Rajesh Gubbala's
- Rajesh Gubbala
- Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
- ""Yes I Can" I m a social butterfly, I can be very quiet when I have something on My mind, Jealously, I m a very exciting person, I m very broad-minded, I m not judgmental, I have excellent ways of viewing people. I feel like I have to equal up to people's standards, I m always cautious when it comes to meeting new people, I m always cautious when it comes to meeting new people, I can be very quiet when I have something on My mind, Love is something I deeply believe in, I can be very quiet when I have something on My mind.
