As Christians, we should not mind having the light reveal who we are because it will only verify the truthfulness of our identity. If we are afraid of the light, it is because we still love the darkness. To Paul the contrast is clear: we’re not darkness anymore, we’re light. We should live as children of light. The characteristic fruit of our lives—goodness, righteousness, and truth—will verify to us and everyone around us that we are walking in the light.

Reflection
Is there any way in which you are compromising with the “fruitless deeds of darkness,” rather than having nothing to do with them? Do you need to make some practical changes in your life or routine in order to better demonstrate your willingness to exhibit the fruits of the Spirit? Consider the relationship between sin, God’s wrath, and salvation in this passage. How do we escape the wrath of God? What virtues and practices form this passage should we be pursuing as people of light?