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How do you think you can make best use of your time? First we have to understand that now is the best time to do something, there is nothing like a perfect time actually. When you keep procrastinating, you may end up not doing things that are truly important.
We live in a very busy world, when you say you want to do something, something else may come up. It gets confusing at times when you have to make a choice between two options. Setting aside time to study books precious to you is important, for Christians the bible and other related bible-based tools. Spending time with people that have similar interest will also be helpful. For instance, it wouldn't be wise to spend a long time with people who only think about the present. They will discourage you from pursuing any goals you may have at that particular time, since they only care about current events.
There is a scripture I came across that will be very helpful to the subject of discussion, Ephesians 5: 15, 16. There the bible says,
[15]Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; [16]redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
After comparing with other bible translations, I was able to understand that the messages that these scriptures passes. Verse 15 specifically mentions that we should keep strict watch, this means that we should carefully examine how will spend our time. It further added that the choice is to choose between acting as a wise person and as an unwise person. If anyone is told to choose among the two options, I'm certain most people would want to act as wise persons.
Looking at the other verse (verse 16) of the 5th Chapter of the book of Ephesians, the first part says that we should redeem time. Redeeming time involves making the best use of our time. In the other part of the verse, it says that the days are evil. If you are in a place and you are told that it is a really dangerous place, what will you do? As wise persons, I trust that you will thread carefully.
Let's compare the scripture just read with Colossians 4: 5,
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
As mentioned earlier, if we are told we are in a dangerous place, we will do well to limit our association to only the good people there. This bible verse we just read explains the reason, it says we should act wise even if we are amidst unwise people. We should do well to be outstanding. It also mentions redeeming our time, which means making the best use of time.
We all have different ways we spend our time, how I spend my time may be different from how you spend yours. But what should be similar is using wisdom when spending our time. Daily bible reading is one way we can become really wise, I find the scriptures really practical in my daily activities. There is no limit in becoming wise, it is something that we should continously strive to attain. We definitely want to be different from people out there, people living their lives as if they are sheep without shepherds. Make the best use of your time today!
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All Scriptures are from American Standard Version of the Bible.
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