3 Aspects of Theft that Highlight the Dignity of Work 1. The Reality of Stealing "He who steals must steal no longer" 2. The Reversal of Stealing "but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good" 3. The Repentance of Stealing "so that he will have something to share with one who has need"

3 Clarifications of the Christian's Anger 1. The Commands of Anger, v. 26a 2. The Constraint of Anger, v. 26b 3. The Consequence of Anger, v. 27

The LORD's peace 1. begins with the LORD & His Word, v. 1 2. requires true faith, repentance, & sacrifice, vv. 2-16 3. reveals the wonder & greatness of His compassion & salvation, v. 17

4 Details of Biblical Truth-Telling 1. The Cause (Therefore) 2. The Condition (laying aside falsehood) 3. The Command (speak truth each one of you) 4. The Context (with his neighbor, for we are members of one another)

4 Reminders About the New Man 1. Remember the Truth About Jesus, vv. 20-21 2. Remember the Reality of the Old Man, v. 22 3. Remember the Responsibility of Renewal, v. 23 4. Remember the Likeness of the New Man, v. 24

2 Descriptions of the Old Man 1. Unnecessary, v. 17a 2. Unrighteous, vv. 17b-19

Main proposition: Our path to sin and shame originates in our lack of trust in the goodness of God's word. 1. Serpent vv. 1-5 a. We can be tempted to question God's word v. 1 b. We can be tempted to alter God's word vv. 2-3 c. We can be tempted to deny God's word v. 4 d. We can be tempted to disobey God's word v. 5 2. Sin v. 6 3. Shame vv. 7-13 a. Shame hides v. 8 b. Shame fears vv. 9-10 c. Shame blames vv. 11-13

Two observations about saving faith that help us appreciate God's saving grace more. 1. Saving Faith is Simple (v.25–28) 2. Saving Faith is Evident (v.29–37)