We must put off resentful attitudes (bitterness), festering anger and hostility (malice).We should be a people known for kindness and forgiveness since it has been shown to us by God. In Ephesians Paul gives one of the most powerful verse on forgiveness:”God also forgave you in Christ” (Eph. 4:32)We must be a forgiving people. We […]
In place of corrupt speech we need edifying speech. We need speech that builds up folks instead of bringing folks down. We must speak encouraging word that give grace to the hearers. We must be people who are encouragers like Barnabas. Paul adds, “And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit” (v.30) The Spirit can be lied […]
Stealing violates the eighth commandment. Also, historians tell us that steeling rampant and typical in the 1st century in Asia Minor. Paul informs the Ephesian Christians that since they “in Christ,” they must not be involved any longer in this sin, no matter how common it was. The Word of God never tells us to […]