Attitudes of Those In the Light

In the worship of pagan gods, there were many immoral acts committed in secret places under the cover of darkness. God's children would blush even to talk about them (5:12). When the light of the gospel falls on things in darkness, they become enlightened. This had already happened to the saints of Ephesus who once lived in sin but now served God in the light. This good result should challenge us to spread the gospel light wherever we can (5:13).

In 5:14, Paul gives us the words of God, either the Father or Son, just as Old Testament prophets quoted him. The gospel light will bring back to life those who have been dead in sin (Ephesians 2:1). God appeals for those dead in sin to arise and let the light of the Son make them light.

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