Ephesians 5:17

The unwise (Ephesians 5:15) simply lack wisdom, but the foolish (Ephesians 5:17) behave contrary to what they know to be right. To be wise we must comprehend intellectually (Gr. syniete, understand) what God’s will is. Only after we do that can we please God (Ephesians 5:10). The Lord’s will should be the Christian’s primary blueprint since He is the Head of the body. God’s will includes allowing Him to control (fill) us, being thankful always, and being subject to one another, as the following verses clarify. Wise people not only make the most of their time (Ephesians 5:16), but they also seek to discover and do God’s will.