Introduction: Everyday we must make choices. When we are led by the Holy Spirit they will be good choices. However, when, for whatever reason, we make choices without God’s prompting or leading then we usually make bad decisions.

Our daily walk and talk will usually guide our choices.

Paul was led by the Spirit to emphasize to the Ephesian believers how to make good choices. 

1. Choosing Love & Forgiveness! (Eph 5:1,2) – “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”

Following Jesus means loving and forgiving! Are we really following Jesus?

Check up time:

2. Following Jesus means choosing to walk away from bad choices! (Eph 5:3-4) – “But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”

This involves our walk and talk!

Remember. What comes out of our mouth comes from our heart according to Jesus (Mark 7:14-23).

3. Following Jesus means choosing to live in the light! (Eph 5:8-11) – “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light.”

Light uncovers. Darkness covers up. Are we walking in the light that uncovers?

Conclusion: Since we make choices everyday, wise choices should be our desire. Make wise choices.