We Should Not Be Led Astray

 Just as our letters and emails are not divided into chapters and verses, so Paul's epistles show one continuous flow of thought throughout, which the Holy Spirit has seen fit to include in the canon of Scripture for our learning. As with all Scripture, every verse should be taken in context and the factors relating to this verse are connected with holy living, godly behavior, gracious speech, and a grateful and forgiving heart. We are exhorted to let no one deceive us with empty words. Because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the ones of disobedience.
 As Christians, We Should Not Be Led Astray by the enticing reasoning of the world which seeks to undermine the truth of God's Word, but the more one allows the mindset of the world to influence our thinking, the more that life reflects the worldly philosophy in outward behavior and the inner thoughts of the mind; all of which conflicts with the gospel truth.
 Now that we have been saved by grace through faith in Christ, we are children of the light who are to have no part in ungodly behavior. To do so not only dishonors the name of the Lord Jesus but it also shipwrecks our Christian testimony.
Ephesians 5:2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You that although we are in the world, we are not of the world, and that our citizenship is in heaven. We pray that we will not compromise with the works of evil by slackening our resolve to live godly in Christ Jesus, but that in all things we may reflect the Lord Jesus with holy living, godly behavior, gracious speech, and a grateful and forgiving heart. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.