Today we are reading Ephesians 4. In this chapter we we read about the importance of unity in this Christian church. “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. 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. 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. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:25-32 ESV As I read these words I am reminded how our words impact those who hear them. It is much easier to cause damage with our words than to mend hearts. How can you repair some of the damage you have caused with your words? How can you hold your tongue in check when you are angry or hurt? Give special meditation to the passage “Be angry and do not sin”. What does that mean? May God bless you to bless others with your words! Pastor Tim
