02/13/2026
Bible Reading Today:
Ephesians 5:1-20 NIV
[1] Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
[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.
[3] But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
[4] Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
[5] For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
[6] Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
[7] Therefore do not be partners with them.
[8] For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light
[9] (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)
[10] and find out what pleases the Lord.
[11] Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
[12] It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
[13] But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
[14] This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
[15] Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
[16] making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
[17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
[18] Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, [19] speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
[20] always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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To God be all the glory!!!