"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:15,16)
Here is another meditation from Dr. R. H. Belton from the book of Ephesians about how we should walk with God.
The word translated circumspectly is an adverb which also means strictly, diligently, accurately. It suggests the idea of looking around carefully, not being unwise, that is, being careless and carefree, but being wise and recognizing values.
The Christian life is a life with a purpose. Whatever is done in word or deed is to be done in the name of the Lord Jesus (Col. 3:17), and whether one eats or drinks or whatsoever he does it is to be done to the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31). The reason for this is that time is to be redeemed because the days are evil (Eph. 5:16). The word redeeming means buying up all opportunities for doing good as diligently as a woman hunts for a bargain.
We are living in evil days and in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, so every opportunity for doing good is to be seized. This is God's will for us stated in language we can understand. Many are wondering what God's will is for their life, referring of course to the specific thing God would have them do for their life's work. For this one must wait on God. But here is revealed God's will for everyone. There need be no searching for this; the statement is clear. We are to seize every opportunity for doing good understanding that this always is the will of God.
O Master, let me walk with Thee
In lowly paths of service free;
Tell me Thy secret; help me bear
The strain of toil, the fret of care.
---Washington Gladden