Ephesians 5:10-20 (Bible in Basic English)
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Testing by experience what is well-pleasing to the Lord;
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And have no company with the works of the dark, which give no fruit, but make their true quality clear;
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For the things which are done by them in secret it is shame even to put into words.
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But all things, when their true quality is seen, are made clear by the light: because everything which is made clear is light.
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For this reason he says, Be awake, you who are sleeping, and come up from among the dead, and Christ will be your light.
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Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;
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Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.
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For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.
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And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;
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Joining with one another in holy songs of praise and of the Spirit, using your voice in songs and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
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Giving praise at all times for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;
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