Ephesians 5:17-21 (CB)

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 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, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Benefits of being filled with the Holy Spirit:

1. Spiritual counsel and edifying praise – Eph. 5:19.

2. Frequent worship of God – Eph. 5:19.

3. Constant attitude of thanksgiving – Eph. 5:20.

4. Humility and submission to those in authority – Eph. 5:21-6:9.

5. Greater victory over concentrated spiritual attack – Eph. 6:10-19.

6. Exercise of your spiritual gifts in the church since the Spirit is the one who gives gifts.

7. More specific understanding of God’s will in the decisions which face us in life – Eph. 1:17, Gal. 5:18.

8. Greater holiness in life – Rom. 8:13.

9. Answered to prayer, praying according to His will. — Eph. 6:18.

10. Much greater peace in our hearts – Rom. 8:6.

-J.C. Ryle