DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT
Keywords 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy
Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
1. “Therefore…” (25-28)
What do we do when
the gospel comes to us? We become new creations. However, Satan tries to get a
foothold on us at all times. But we must not give him a foothold. We shouldn’t
speak falsely to our brothers and sisters in Christ. We shouldn’t let anger
control our behavior and lead us into sin, but we should forgive whoever made
us angry. We shouldn’t steal, but rather work to earn our keep and to have
something to share with those in need. When we live like this, we do not allow
the devil to get even a foothold in this world.
2. Build others up
(29-32)
James teaches that
the tongue is a world of evil (Jas 3:6). We should tame our tongue and use it
to build others up, not tear them down. We should not be bitter or angry toward
others but forgive them when they wrong us. For our Heavenly Father forgave us
our multitudes of sin. By doing these things we please the Holy Spirit, and do
not grieve him.
Prayer Lord, help me to live
my life that others may see your light in me. Help me to be compassionate
toward others and use my tongue to build them up.
One Word Live in such a way that we please God
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