Time Management

[289 words] Living the way God wants us to live requires the proper consciousness, commitment, and management of time. Paul exhorted, “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:15-17). What did Paul mean when he said, “walk circumspectly”? The word “circumspectly” (akribos) means “accurately” and “carefully.” Walking “accurately” and “carefully” is our goal as Christians. What did Paul mean when he said, “redeeming the time”? W. E. Vine said that the word “redeeming” (exagorazo) means “to buy up for oneself” or “buying up the opportunity.” It suggests the idea of using our time and opportunities to the fullest. That is what we must do as Christians. What are your plans? Are you planning to be steadfast and to grow in the grace…