Note 26 at Eph. 5:17: The only way we can effectively manifest God's light in our generation is to know the will of God for us individually (see note 12 at Rom. 12:2, p. 826) and for all mankind generally. It is God's will for everyone to be saved (2 Pet. 3:9). It is God's will for everyone to be free from the bondage of the devil (1 Jn. 3:8). God wills that we prosper in every area of our lives (3 Jn. 2). Once we really see the heart of God and His will to set men free, we will walk circumspectly (see note 24 at v. 15) and redeem the time (see note 25 at v. 16).