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15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.
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Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
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making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
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Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,
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Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
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speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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