We must strive to live as children of light.

Before we believed in Jesus, we lived in darkness.

We lived indulging in all sorts of impurity, greed, and shameful behavior,

engaging in foolish talk and crude jokes.

We were immoral, impure, and greedy, worshiping idols.

Because of our disobedience, God's wrath was upon us.

However, since we believed in Jesus,

we have been striving to live as children of light, dwelling in the light.

This means we are diligently putting away things that are not fitting for saints,

giving thanks to God and striving to live a life pleasing to Him

(Ref.: Ephesians 5:3-8).