Life Fellowship Community Church's Podcast

Ephesians pt. IX Eph. 4:29-32 As Paul continues the theme of becoming mature, he says in verse 29 that no unwholesome talk should come from our mouths. He contrasts unwholesome talk with words that build each other up according to ones needs. He also states that we should speak to one another in such a way that those who listen can benefit from what they hear. The apostle attaches this thought with a charge to avoid grieving the Holy Spirit. Then he follows the challenge by listing other ways that would grieve the spirit. In verse 32 Paul gives us a synopsis of how to be mature and live in a way that builds each other up: " Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Our words hold great power, if they can grieve the Holy Spirit, then that means what we say in private in agreeable company affects the health of the body of Christ. Do you speak in such a way that if others heard they would benefit ? Do you need to forgive or get rid of bitterness, ange