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Ephesians 5:10-17 English Standard Version (ESV)

10. and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.

11. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

12. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.

13. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible,

14. for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper,and arise from the dead,and Christ will shine on you.”

15. Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

16. making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

17. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.