Ephesians 5:17

Being Filled By The Spirit

¹⁶ making the most of the time because the days are evil. ¹⁷ Because of this do not become foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord [is]. ¹⁸ And do not be drunk with wine (in which is dissipation), but be filled by the Spirit,

For This Cause

Will of the Lord

Romans 12:2

And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what [is] the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.

Colossians 1:9

Because of this also we, from the day we heard about [it], did not cease praying for you, and asking that you may be filled [with] the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual insight,

1 Thessalonians 5:18

give thanks in everything; for this [is] the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

Job 28:28

And to the human beings he said, 'Look, the fear of the Lord [is] wisdom, and to depart from evil [is] understanding.'"

Psalm 111:10

The fear of Yahweh [is the] beginning of wisdom; all who do them have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

Proverbs 2:5

then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and the knowledge of God you will find.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth and do not sell [it], wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Jeremiah 4:22

"For my people [are] foolish, they have not known me. They [are] foolish children, and they do not have insight. They [are] skillful at doing evil, and they do not know [how] to do good."

John 7:17

If anyone wants to do his will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or I am speaking from myself.

Ephesians 5:15

Therefore, consider carefully how you live, not as unwise but as wise,

Colossians 4:5

Live with wisdom toward those outside, making the most of the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-3

Finally therefore, brothers, we ask you and appeal to [you] in the Lord Jesus that, just as you have received from us how it is necessary for you to live and to please God, just as indeed you are living, that you progress even more.

1 Peter 4:2

in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for the will of God.

Deuteronomy 4:6

And {you must observe them diligently}, for that [is] your wisdom and your insight before the eyes of the people, who will hear all [of] these rules, and they will say, 'Surely this great nation [is] a wise and discerning people.'

1 Kings 3:9-12

Give to your servant a listening heart to judge your people, to discern between good and bad, because who is able to judge this, your difficult people?"

Psalm 119:27

Make me understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful things.