Ephesians 5:1-20

So then, imitate God since you're his much-loved children. Live in love, just as Christ loved you. He gave himself for us, a gift and sacrificial offering to God like a sweet-smelling perfume. Sexual immorality or any kind of indecency or greed should never be mentioned concerning you, as God's people should not be doing such things. Obscene talk, stupid chatter, and coarse jokes are totally inappropriate—instead you should be thanking God. You know it's absolutely sure that no one who is sexually immoral, or commits indecency, or who is greedy, or is an idol-worshiper will inherit anything in the kingdom of Christ and God. Don't let anyone fool you with lying words, for it's because of such things that God's judgment comes upon the children of disobedience. So don't partner with them in this. At one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. You are to live as children of light (and the fruit of light is everything that's good and right and true), demonstrating what the Lord really appreciates. Don't have anything to do with the pointless things that darkness produces—instead expose them. It's shameful even to speak about the things such people do secretly, but when anything is exposed by the light then it's revealed as it is. Light makes everything visible. That's why it's said, “Wake up, those of you who are sleeping, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” So be careful how you live your life, not foolishly, but wisely, making the best use of opportunities because the days are evil. So don't be ignorant—find out what the Lord's will is. Don't get drunk on wine which will wreck your life, but be filled with the Spirit. Share together with one another, using psalms and hymns and sacred songs, singing and making music to the Lord to express what you feel. Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.