We need to really take a look at these Scriptures because there are many "don'ts" and we as followers should be aware of the "don'ts". The very first verse says, "So be careful how you live..." When we are living day by day the worlds opinions and the worlds wisdom will flood us with it's ideals. If we are not careful we can get caught up thinking like the world and we should be in the world but not of the world. God has given us His word to study and learn all the wisdom we will need, all we need to do is take the time to seek it.
We are shown by Paul in verse 17 to think about what we should do and know we all have a purpose to learn what the Lord wants. "Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do." This takes us being a part of out relationship with the Lord; learning and growing so we can understand all we need to. It's not about just reading God's word as a choice, it's reading it for knowledge and growth and really knowing Jesus Christ. We are told by Paul in 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 16, "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right." There is no other book like this, it will make our life different because it is the essence of Jesus Christ Himself.
If we put the time in to learn our hearts will open up and change to be like Christ. The Spirit in us will be louder and we will desire more understanding. We will notice what is good and what is bad and we will want to do what is right. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 17 says, "God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work." He's not trying to confuse us He wants us to see a life worth living. I say we should all practice what it says in Ephesians chapter 5 verse 20 and never stop seeking God's wisdom. "And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Amen