So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 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. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:15-20 NLT
Some people act as if faith and thinking are opposites. These verses show that walking with Jesus includes a life of wisdom: using our minds—filled with God's Spirit—to make wise choices and have godly attitudes. The Holy Spirit can change everything in our lives. Our attitudes can be changed because we are filled with thanksgiving. Instead of complaining, we can sing praises to the Lord. The Spirit changes our perspective and gives us hope, even in hardships.
We are also called to be wise, knowing God's will and making the most of every opportunity to share our faith. We need to know how to use our time and how to make good decisions for the Lord. Knowing we will be forgiven does not mean our choices don't matter; we have the power to overcome our selfishness.
How do you see faith and thinking working together? What does it mean for you to be careful how you live and make the most of every opportunity with Jesus?
