Ephesians 5:11-13

 

Ephesians 5:11-13

The Works of Light Illuminate

 

Eph 5:11  And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 

Eph 5:12  For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 

Eph 5:13  But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 

          1.     Do Not Fellowship with the Works of Darkness – vs. 11a*

a.     What are the works of Darkness?

                                               i.     Ephesians 5:3-5 

b.     How do I live in a world filled with the works of darkness?

                                               i.     Psalm 1:1 

c.     Does this mean I should begin a life of Monasticism?

                                               i.     1 Corinthians 5:10-11 

                                             ii.     2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 

           2.     Rather Expose the Works of Darkness – vs. 11b*

a.     By trusting the Lord to open the eyes of the blind

                                               i.     2 Corinthians 4:3-6 

b.     By knowing the fruit of darkness

                                               i.     Romans 6:20-21 

c.     By knowing the gospel

                                               i.     John 3:16-21 

           3.     For the Works of Darkness are Shameful – vs. 12*

a.     Love does not meditate of the sins of others

                                               i.     1 Corinthians 13:5-6 

b.     Love knows that darkness does not conquer

                                               i.     Philippians 3:18-19 

          4.     Unlike the Works of Darkness, the Works of Light Illuminate – vs 13*

a.     Light is a proclamation of the truth - 2 Timothy 4:2 

b.     Light speaks with authority - Titus 2:15 

c.     Light is a guide - Psalm 119:105 

d.     Light gives understanding to the ignorant - Psalm 119:130 

e.     Light teaches how to live our lives - Proverbs 6:23