Category: General
Thought : To me, there is a crying, growing need in our culture for compassion and forgiveness. Question : Has God forgiven me anything? Do I pass that forgiveness on to others? Scripture : Ephesians 4:32 (NIV): "Be kind and compassionate to one...
Thought : To me, our world would do well to avail themselves of the power of peace that God offers through His Son. Question : Has any bitterness gotten a hold in me? Scripture : Ephesians 4:31 (NIV): "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and...
Thought : To me, God has done so much for us. We owe Him our obedience. Question : What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit? Scripture : Ephesians 4:30 (NIV): "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of...
Thought : To me, it is very important to stop and think before you speak! Question : Do I build others up with my words? Scripture : Ephesians 4:29 (NIV): "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building...
Thought : To me, stealing is a much more serious crime than we make it out to be today. Question : Do I Steal? Scripture : Ephesians 4:28 (NIV): "He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that...
Thought : To me, we are quite often completely unaware that we have given God's enemy ground to stand on. Question : Is there any toe-hold the enemy may have in my life right now? Scripture : Ephesians 4:27 (NIV): "and do not give the devil a...
Thought : To me, anger that runs uncontrolled is a real problem in our society today. Question : Do I understand when anger becomes sin? Scripture : Ephesians 4:26 (NIV): "'In your anger do not sin': Do not let the sun go down while you are...
Thought : To me, there is a crying need for truthfulness and honesty between people in our world today.
Question : Do I speak truth to all those near at hand --"neighbors"?
Scripture : Ephesians 4:25 (NIV): "Therefore each of you...
Thought : To me, it is a supreme privilege to be able to "put on" the new self of Christ. Question : Have I "put on" the new self which leads to holiness? Scripture : Ephesians 4:24 (NIV): "and to put on the new self, created to be like...
Thought : To me, it is a good thing to be "brain-washed" by Christ and His Word. Question : Do I have the new, godly attitude God desires me to have? Scripture : Ephesians 4:23 (NIV): "to be made new in the attitude of your minds;" The...