This past Sunday (May 20, 2013), we took a break from our 2
Corinthians series for some good "Family Time."
Chris spoke
humbly, but firmly and honestly, about how powerfully toxic bitterness is, when it is allowed to fester within our hearts(Hebrews 12:15). Using Ephesians 4:25-27 as context, he then gave some
practical, biblical ways for us to protect and guard the unity of the body.
Therefore, laying
aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for
we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin.; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give
the devil an
opportunity.
Ephesians 4:25-27
"Ground
Rules for Relationships in God’s Community"
1. Watch your gossip:
“Speak truth each one of you WITH his neighbor”
2. Watch your emotions
“Be angry, and yet do not sin”
3. Watch your clock
“Do not let the sun go down on your anger”
4. Watch your enemy
“Do not give the devil an opportunity”
I HIGHLY encourage you to hear the sincere words of Chris's heart, and the truth from God's Word yourself. You can download the recording from dropbox here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ly11t0a26oj3gsp/EPIC%20Family%20Night%2C%20May%202013%20%285-19-13%29.MP3
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ly11t0a26oj3gsp/EPIC%20Family%20Night%2C%20May%202013%20%285-19-13%29.MP3