“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
Therefore do not become partners with them.”  Ephesians 5:6-7

There are so many empty words today all around us.  It doesn’t matter where you look (television, newspapers, books, cell phones, computers, etc).  
Thankfully Scripture has words of warning concerning this very thing.  
Thompson’s Chain Reference Bible gives us several areas to consider.

Be not deceived:
“And Jesus answered them, ‘See that no one leads you astray.
For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.’”  Matthew 24:4-5

“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God?…” 
1 Corinthians 6:9a

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.
For the one who sows to his own flesh will from his own flesh reap corruption…”  
Galatians 6:7-8

“Little children, let no one deceive you.  He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.
Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning.”  1 John 3:7-8

False doctrine:
“For the fool speaks folly, 
and his heart is busy with iniquity,
to practice ungodliness,
to utter error concerning the LORD,
to leave the craving of the hungry unsatisfied,
and to deprive the thirsty of drink.  Isaiah 32:6

“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the traditions of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.”  
Colossians 2:8

“Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them.”  Hebrews 13:9

Children of the world:
Read again our opening verses in Ephesians 5:6-7

“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.  On account of these the wrath of God is coming.  Colossians 3:6

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”  
Romans 12:2

“For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh .  Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist, 
Watch yourself…”  2 John 7-8

Scripture has given us warning!  So take heed and be watchful of what the world is offering.  Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s movement within and make it a habit of starting each day in the word.  

We are Christ’s and He is ours!  All praise, honor and glory to you most Holy God.   
Amen