Living in the New
Change is Possible: Ephesians 4:17-5:2 • Sermon • Submitted • Presented
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You were made to love and be loved
Practical Application
Practical Application
25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.
26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
27 and give no opportunity to the devil.
28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
Notice in this practical outflowing section that Paul reemphasizes a certain theme: Anger
Why?
Because, unrighteous anger is an indicator of a lack of forgiveness. It festers and rots in the heart. Its a poison that spreads quickly. It blocks the flow of love.
32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
END PRACTICAL OUTWORKINGS
Conclusion & Main Point
Conclusion & Main Point
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