Sermon Notes – February 19, 2023 – Reconciliation Over Rhetoric

Pastor Dave Bennett
Title: Truth In Love
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-5:2

One of the foundational issues for Christians that the word speaks about all the time is how we

each other.

Futile thinking defined: incapable of

fruit.

: worn-out, tired, not useful or helpful; under corruption.
: renovated, fresh

How do we follow this “truth in love” path that we have chosen?
• Speaking
• No

anger
• Be useful
• No talk
• Nurture the Holy Spirit
• Be

How did God forgive us “in Christ”?
• We forgive a lack of

.
• We give ourselves up.
• Be .

Great relationships are not built on performance, nor are they built on 100% agreement. They’re built on

!

Additional Scriptures:
Ephesians 4:15-16
Ephesians 4:25-31

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