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 […]
This text is an echo of Psalm 4:4. The Word of God allows a certain type of anger; which one might call righteous indignation. Righteous anger can be defined “holy anger against sin.” Christians must feel anger. We should hate sin like God does. David wrote, “Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who […]