Ephesians 5:8-20

8for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light –

9for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth –

10trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

11Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

12For the things they do in secret are shameful even to mention.

13But all things being exposed by the light are made evident.

14For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: “Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!”

15Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise,

16taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

17For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

18And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

19speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,

20always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,