Monday 11/11/13

Ephesians 5:18-19 ESV

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,

Worldly people fill themselves with wine spirit to have fun and find comfort.  But that likely leads to debauchery. Christians ought to fill themselves with the Holy Spirit instead.

How to be filled with the Holy Spirit? By addressing one another with Psalms, spiritual songs, singing to the Lord. Just like wine, song and music can lift up one's spirit and make one merry. But unlike wine, they will not lead to debauchery. Instead, psalms & hymns & spiritual songs point our eyes to God, the source of our joys, our comforts and our providence. They strengthen our commitment to do good deeds and keep to the righteous path.