Dealing with “Those” People
“‘In your anger do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” —Ephesians 4.26-27 NIV
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” —Ephesians 4.29 NIV
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” - Ephesians 4.31-32 NIV
Being offended is
Τόπος (Topos): a place or room.
Three D’s of Destruction
“‘In your anger do not sin’: DO NOT LET THE SUN GO DOWN WHILE YOU ARE STILL ANGRY, and do not give the devil a foothold.” —Ephesians 4.26-27 NIV
The day of your
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” —Ephesians 4.29 NIV
Relationship Suggestions
Never call names.
Never raise your voice.
Never get historical.
Never say “never” or “always.”
Never threaten divorce.
Never quote your pastor during a fight. 🙂
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” —Ephesians 4.31
What Paul doesn’t say…
“Be arrogant about your moral superiority.”
“Be critical of everyone who thinks differently from you.”
“Be harsh because you’re dealing with idiots.”
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” —Ephesians 4.32
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” —Psalm 139.23-24 NIV
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