“In Your Anger Do Not Sin”
Therefore
each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we
are all members of one body. "In your anger do not sin"; Do not let
the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a
foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing
something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with
those in need.
Do
not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful
for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who
listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for
the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and
slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one
another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:25-32
Is
your language appropriate for a Christian? Think about how you deal with anger,
and what comes out of your mouth because of anger.
Paul
did not want the citizens of
As
followers of Jesus Christ, we want the words that flow from our hearts and out
of our mouths to be a life-giving spring. And may all who hear our words receive a blessing.
God’s Word should shape our words.
Our Daily Bread –