Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. I. WHAT WE ARE TO REDEEM. Time. 1. Its nature. It differs from eternity as space differs from infinity. 2. Its value. II. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN REDEEMING TIME AND HOW THIS MAY BE DONE. The word used alludes to the custom of merchants and traders, who buy up the articles they know to be of value, and what they know they can turn to good account. But where may we buy up time? Where is it to be met with? In the hands of sin, wickedly and madly employed. At what price may we buy it? To buy it out of the hands of sin, we must part with our sins, our lusts, and passions; out of the hands of amusements, pleasures, worldly ambition. III. FOR WHAT PURPOSE TIME SHOULD BE REDEEMED. Not to hoard it up as misers do their gold, nor to spend upon ourselves; but that we may use it for our spiritual and eternal profit, for our instruction, conversion, renovation, for the glory of God, and the good of others. IV. THE REASON OF THIS ADVICE, AND THE WISDOM OF TAKING IT. (J. Benson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. |
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