El sermón "Al cerrar el año" de Joel Coyoc enfoca su mensaje en la importancia de vivir sabiamente según la voluntad de Dios, utilizando pasajes de Efesios 5:15-17. El predicador argumenta que, a medida que el año concluye, es esencial reflexionar sobre el uso del tiempo que Dios ha dado, animando a los creyentes a evitar la necedad y a andar conforme a la sabiduría que se encuentra en Cristo. Se destacan las características de vivir como sabios en un mundo malo y las implicaciones de ser seguidores de Cristo, enfatizando que la verdadera sabiduría proviene de conocer y confiar en el Señor. Coyoc resalta que aprovechar el tiempo se traduce en glorificar a Dios y cumplir con Su voluntad, que es buena, agradable y perfecta, recordando que Cristo es la sabiduría del creyente (1 Corintios 1:30).
Key Quotes
“Mirad pues con diligencia cómo andéis, no como necios, sino como sabios, aprovechando bien el tiempo, porque los días son malos.”
“La sabiduría es confiar en el Señor Jesucristo. Confiar en cualquier otra cosa que no sea el Señor Jesucristo es necedad.”
“Si estás en Cristo, Cristo es tu sabiduría. Eres sabio. Si estás en Cristo, eres sabio.”
“La voluntad de Dios para el creyente es buena, es agradable y es perfecta.”
The Bible calls Christians to live wisely, making the most of their time in the recognition of the evil days around them.
In Ephesians 5:15-17, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to watch carefully how they walk, not as unwise but as wise. This wisdom is critical as we are to make the best use of our time, understanding the times in which we live are fraught with evil. Wisdom involves continual self-reflection on our actions and choices, ensuring they align with God’s will. Understanding that we were once lost and foolish, living in disobedience, it becomes essential for Christians to cultivate a wise walk that honors God, recognizing His sovereignty and goodness in all circumstances.
Ephesians 5:15-17
God's will for believers is to imitate Him as beloved children and to walk in love, as depicted in Ephesians 5.
The will of God is not a hidden mystery but is revealed plainly in Scripture. Ephesians 5:1-2 suggests that God's will for His followers is to be imitators of God and to walk in love, following the example set by Christ. This entails a relationship with Jesus, through which we come to know God’s desires for our lives. By understanding Christ’s sacrifice and the love He demonstrated, we are drawn to reflect that character in our own lives, making decisions that align with His will. Believers are called to seek understanding of God's purposes, grounded in the truth of His Word.
Ephesians 5:1-2
Reflecting on actions helps Christians to ensure they are living in accordance with God's wisdom and purpose.
The call to reflect on our actions, as expressed in Ephesians 5:15, invites believers to consider how they are spending their time and resources. This reflection is essential in a world that is increasingly aligned against God's principles. By evaluating our daily choices and their alignment with God’s will, we safeguard ourselves from living foolishly, often defined by self-serving motivations and yielding to societal pressures. Recognizing that our time is a gift from God compels us to live purposefully, ensuring our behavior and decisions lead to spiritual growth and glorification of God.
Ephesians 5:15
Having the mind of Christ means understanding spiritual truths through His perspective, as taught in Scripture.
In 1 Corinthians 2:16, Paul writes that believers have the mind of Christ, which signifies the capacity to discern spiritual truths and understand God's will. This understanding arises not from human wisdom but from the revelation of God through Christ. The mind of Christ allows Christians to perceive life through a spiritual lens, leading to wise living that honors God. As believers grow in their relationship with Christ, they increasingly reflect His character and wisdom in their decisions, actions, and attitudes. This transformative process enables them to navigate life’s complexities with discernment rooted in divine insight.
1 Corinthians 2:16
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