Three "Walks"

In Ephesians 5, there are three “walks”mentioned. Each one of these “walks” is very important, not only for us to consider, but to make a daily application of in our lives as followers of Christ.

The first “walk” mentioned is “walk in love” (Ephesians 5:2). Christians are to express the same kind of agape love [considering the best interests of others] as Christ displayed toward us by His sacrifice on the cross (Romans 5:1-11). As does the Lord, we should have a burning desire for "all men" to be saved (2 Peter 3:9; cf. 1 Timothy 2:1-4; 2 Timothy 2:24-26) and work toward that end (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16; cf. 1 Corinthians 15:58).

The second “walk” mentioned is “walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8). Since God’s word is representative of “light” (Psalm 119:105), and Christ embodies “light” (John 8:12), God’s children are to “walk” in the “light” or teachings of the gospel of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:4-6).

The third “walk” mentioned is “walk circumspectly” (Ephesians 5:15 KJV). The American Standard Version, translates the term “circumspectly” [Gr. akribos] as “carefully.” The idea presented is to carefully and wisely “walk” in strict adherence to God‘s word (Colossians 4:5; cf. Romans 16:19; James 1:5; James 3:13,17), guarding ourselves from the world’s ungodly influence (Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

Beloved, in our daily Christian walk, are we "walking in love"; walking as "children of light"; and walking "carefully"? And are we walking to please God? (1 Thessalonians 2:10-13; 1 Thessalonians 4:1). Let us think about it and then “walk” accordingly!

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets