Hope for Today Church

Truths to Live By | Speak the Truth Without Anger


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'How to' videos are the stuff DIY projects and honey-to-do lists are made of! They provide a step by step instructions on how to complete a job. They make what seems impossible, possible. It's reassuring to glean wisdom and knowledge from those who have successfully navigated that path before.
Scripture is similar—it offers live changing instructions on how to walk in the newness of life in Christ Jesus. Jesus promised those who follow Him, would enjoy life and life to the full. THE FULL. How sweet is that!!!
The Apostle Paul in Eph 4:16-32 speaks of this new life in Christ. Offering the 'how to' walk in it. This involves a new of thinking, believing, and acting toward God and one another.
The beauty is we are not in this on our own. Operating under our own steam. Rather, we have the indwelling Holy Spirit guiding us and empowering us to walk wisely with our words and actions. Foster kindness over slander. Truth over falsehoods.
Think about it. Followers of Jesus are marked with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit. Signaling not only that we belong to God and that we will enjoy the promise of the future hope of eternity with Jesus, but also hope for today. The reality we can walk in kindness over anger, honesty over falsehood, and compassion instead of malice with the help of the Holy Spirit.
The Apostles teaching echoes through to today. Christ is calling you to embrace your new identity in Him. Embrace it whole heartily, for when you will encounter live changing transformation from the inside out.
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Hope for Today ChurchBy Andrew Pearce