The walk of wisdom calls us to redeem the time or buy up the opportunities. Every day brings its opened doors, its vast potential. Redeeming the time means living lives noted for holiness, deeds of mercy, and words of help. What lends special urgency to this matter is the evil character of the days in which we live. They remind us God will not always strive with man, the day of grace will soon close, the opportunities for worship, witness, and service on earth will soon be forever ended.