This scripture has truly opened my eyes. This is a scripture that each person should examine and read. I am going to go line by line in this scripture.
When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Do not give the devil a way to defeat you. Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor. When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need-words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. And do not make the Holy Spirit sad. The spirit is Gods proof that you belong to him. God gave you the Spirit to show that God will make you free when the final day comes. Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.
Anger is a human emotion, God knows we are going to get angry. Anger is not a sin, it is an emotion. It becomes a sin when you take it to that level. We have a choice in our anger to either talk it out with God and let him know we are upset, or get enraged with others and start speaking harsh words or even getting physical. I love how God says to not let the sun go down on your anger. So many people go days, being angry with someone and they get so stressed out because of the anxiety and strife. God knows that anger is the doorway to the devil. When anger starts, we need to capture it from the beginning, and give it right to God and stay Godly. The devil is desperate, he will use whatever and whoever he can to defeat you. God also addresses people to make an honest living and not steal. There are so many people in our world today that abuse our system and choose to lie and cheat their way to get benefits, money, etc. There is an honest way to make a living, and when you do that you will be blessed and then you can bless the poor. God makes a point to mention how powerful our tongue is. We just spew horrible things from our mouth to others, and we have this mindset where we think it is "just words." Did you know that people take their own life, over "words?" Words are powerful, words speak life and death over a person or a situation. We need to encourage one another today in our society. So many people are in competition with one another and jealous of everyone. We should be uplifting and praying for every brother and sister. If you say you are a Christian, then act like it. We should be setting the bar for how to act. The problem is that others see "Christians" acting the same way as themselves, so they feel they are doing ok. Do you know that you have the Holy Spirit in you? Do you know how sacred that is? That is precious, that is something that not everyone has. We have all of the fruits of the spirit in us (love, joy, peace,
forbearance,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,gentleness, and self control) so whenever we do the opposite of these things, then we are grieving the holy spirit. When I hear the word "grieve" I think of sobbing to the point where you can't breathe, or being in so much pain that you physically can't get up. We do this on a daily basis to the Holy Spirit. Do not be angry, bitter or mad. God is the final judge. Each person will have to stand before the great judge and answer to him for their actions. Why do we feel like judges? Why do we feel we know each persons punishment? When we think like this, we put ourselves before God, and that is idolatry. We are basically saying that we can give a better punishment than God can. The biggest lesson we all need to learn is forgiveness. Unforgiveness will put a leash around your neck and hold you down and hold you back. To forgive someone, is actually doing ourselves a favor. The enemy tries to raise the pride level in unforgiveness, because he wants you to stay stuck in that bondage. Pride is the sin that got the devil kicked out of heaven, so this is a sin that is his favorite. Anytime you act prideful or see someone with pride, then you know the enemy is working strong in them and using them. Instead of pointing it out, or saying something harsh, pray for them. Pray Pray Pray!!!!!! This is where the real battle is. So many people in our world ignore what goes on in the heavenly realms, and they are focused in this life, which is only temporary. There will be a day when every one's eyes will be opened, and they will see the truth. As being Christians it is our job to show with our actions that we follow Christ, and that way we lead by example. There are many that come to church on Sundays and feel that coming on Sundays is enough to get them through the week. The truth is when people leave church, they go right back into their sinful mindset and lifestyle and then come back in a week and repeat the process. We should go to church to be with other members in the body of Christ, and be built up with the Word and then that week we should have our actions show it to others!! Now wasn't this scripture powerful? Share this scripture with friends, family, and co-workers. Everyone should read this scripture and really strive to live this way.
When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Do not give the devil a way to defeat you. Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor. When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need-words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. And do not make the Holy Spirit sad. The spirit is Gods proof that you belong to him. God gave you the Spirit to show that God will make you free when the final day comes. Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.
Anger is a human emotion, God knows we are going to get angry. Anger is not a sin, it is an emotion. It becomes a sin when you take it to that level. We have a choice in our anger to either talk it out with God and let him know we are upset, or get enraged with others and start speaking harsh words or even getting physical. I love how God says to not let the sun go down on your anger. So many people go days, being angry with someone and they get so stressed out because of the anxiety and strife. God knows that anger is the doorway to the devil. When anger starts, we need to capture it from the beginning, and give it right to God and stay Godly. The devil is desperate, he will use whatever and whoever he can to defeat you. God also addresses people to make an honest living and not steal. There are so many people in our world today that abuse our system and choose to lie and cheat their way to get benefits, money, etc. There is an honest way to make a living, and when you do that you will be blessed and then you can bless the poor. God makes a point to mention how powerful our tongue is. We just spew horrible things from our mouth to others, and we have this mindset where we think it is "just words." Did you know that people take their own life, over "words?" Words are powerful, words speak life and death over a person or a situation. We need to encourage one another today in our society. So many people are in competition with one another and jealous of everyone. We should be uplifting and praying for every brother and sister. If you say you are a Christian, then act like it. We should be setting the bar for how to act. The problem is that others see "Christians" acting the same way as themselves, so they feel they are doing ok. Do you know that you have the Holy Spirit in you? Do you know how sacred that is? That is precious, that is something that not everyone has. We have all of the fruits of the spirit in us (love, joy, peace,
forbearance,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,gentleness, and self control) so whenever we do the opposite of these things, then we are grieving the holy spirit. When I hear the word "grieve" I think of sobbing to the point where you can't breathe, or being in so much pain that you physically can't get up. We do this on a daily basis to the Holy Spirit. Do not be angry, bitter or mad. God is the final judge. Each person will have to stand before the great judge and answer to him for their actions. Why do we feel like judges? Why do we feel we know each persons punishment? When we think like this, we put ourselves before God, and that is idolatry. We are basically saying that we can give a better punishment than God can. The biggest lesson we all need to learn is forgiveness. Unforgiveness will put a leash around your neck and hold you down and hold you back. To forgive someone, is actually doing ourselves a favor. The enemy tries to raise the pride level in unforgiveness, because he wants you to stay stuck in that bondage. Pride is the sin that got the devil kicked out of heaven, so this is a sin that is his favorite. Anytime you act prideful or see someone with pride, then you know the enemy is working strong in them and using them. Instead of pointing it out, or saying something harsh, pray for them. Pray Pray Pray!!!!!! This is where the real battle is. So many people in our world ignore what goes on in the heavenly realms, and they are focused in this life, which is only temporary. There will be a day when every one's eyes will be opened, and they will see the truth. As being Christians it is our job to show with our actions that we follow Christ, and that way we lead by example. There are many that come to church on Sundays and feel that coming on Sundays is enough to get them through the week. The truth is when people leave church, they go right back into their sinful mindset and lifestyle and then come back in a week and repeat the process. We should go to church to be with other members in the body of Christ, and be built up with the Word and then that week we should have our actions show it to others!! Now wasn't this scripture powerful? Share this scripture with friends, family, and co-workers. Everyone should read this scripture and really strive to live this way.
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