Musick-al Note # 126
The Ephesian Christians had come out of the darkness of paganism into the glorious light of Christ. However, a grave danger existed. Because of their proximity to the vices of their former life, it was easy to relax and slip back into well-worn ruts. Paul admonishes with this startling statement: “Stop giving the devil a chance.” (Ephesians 4:27: Williams). Further reading reveals that the moral and spiritual life of the Ephesian Christians was to be bettered by member participation in those things right and proper. Failure to function properly is to give the devil an opportunity. If the lives of God’s children are not filled with gentleness, patience, submission, forgiveness and other attributes of a Christian, there is always present that danger of lapsing into darkness.
Why give the devil a chance with our children? Precious jewels have been entrusted into our care. Shall we handle…
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