10/11/2026
LIVE LIKE CHRIST
Ephesians 4:26-32
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Paul reminds us that following Jesus should change the way we treat others. Instead of taking from people, we should look for ways to serve and give. Instead of using our words to tear others down, we should use them to encourage and build others up. Instead of holding onto anger, bitterness, or resentment, we are called to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. Why? Because God has shown us that same grace through Christ. We have been forgiven so that we can extend forgiveness, and we have been shown love so that we can show love to others. Following Jesus isn’t just about what we believe; it’s about how that belief changes the way we live every day.
Reflection Questions:
Are your words and actions building others up or tearing them down?
Is there someone you need to show kindness or forgiveness to this week?