06.29.2025 | Living in the Light, Inside and Out!

Living in the Light, Inside and Out!

Eph. 4:26-27 (NLT) And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.

Eph. 4:3 (NLT) Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

Eph. 4:26 (NKJV) “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath

1 John 2:1 (NLT) My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.

1.      Stop Lying and Start Telling the Truth

Eph. 4:25 (NLT) So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.

2.      Stop Stealing, Work Hard and Give

Eph. 4:28 (NLT) If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.

Mal. 3:8 (NKJV)

“Will a man rob God?
Yet you have robbed Me!
But you say,
‘In what way have we robbed You?’
In tithes and offerings.

3.      Stop Cursing Speak Blessing

Eph. 4:29 (NLT) Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

Cursing is not cool!

Matt. 12:34 b (NKJV) For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

4.      Stop Being Bitter, Start Forgiving

Eph. 4:31-32 (NLT) Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.  Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

1 Cor. 13:7a (AMPC)  Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person,

CUSHY for Christ!

 Is there a lying problem?

Is there a stealing problem?

Is there a bad language problem?

Is there a bitterness problem?

Questions for discussion/reflection:

1.      When was the last time you were angry?

2.      Did you let it lead to sin?

3.      Were there any good things on your mind about the person(s) you were angry with?

4.      Are you connected as a family in peace?

5.      Are you making ever effort to stay united in peace with your family?  What about your church family?

6.      Where can you release anger or pride to fight for family (immediate or church family)

7.      What needs to change in your life for you to be CUSHY toward people around you?

8.      Is the Holy Spirit convicting you about stealing, lying or bad language?  If yes, share your plan for changing through the power of the grace of God!