Ephesians
Lesson 6:
Theme:
Talk Your Walk!
In this week’s Bible study, we learn the importance of
taming and controlling our tongue. Ephesians 4:17 -24 begins by urging
believers to stop living like the Gentiles used to. Their minds used to contain
dark thoughts, their hearts were coldhearted towards God, and they lived freely
in their lustful thoughts. Paul declared that we must renew our minds and attitudes
like Christ. We have to throw off our old sinful ways and be transformed into
righteous like Christ.
In Ephesians 4:25, Paul advised believers to stop telling
lies about one another and we’re supposed to speak the truth in love. A runaway
tongue that isn’t tamed by the living Word of God can do a lot of destruction
to our homes, churches, friendships, and our work place. How many marriages
have been destroyed alone with the words we choose to speak? How many children
that have been bullied, have committed suicide because of negative words
spoken? How many people have left the church because of harmful words spoken
about them? Being truthful and speaking encouraging words in love is critical!
Anger is another key aspect in Ephesians 26 and we’re
told not to sin when we are angry. Paul stated that we shouldn’t let the sun go
down on our anger. Most people when they are angry tend to not regulate their
emotions and words, and they let destructive words come out, before they even
realize it, and they harm their love ones. How many times have we lost our cold
and it cost us? But choosing our words wisely, we can influence and change
people’s lives.
I have personally have struggled with low self-esteem due
to negative words spoken against me. I understand the power that words can hold
you back and for years. Unwholesome talk would be: “You’re not smart, pretty,
handsome, and not skinny enough, you’re a mistake, you’re an idiot, you should
have never been born, you’re a failure.” Helpful talk would be: “You did a
great job, I’m proud of you, and you’re really good at ___.” The power of using
positive words, encouraging words could immensely change someone’s life!
Speaking life enhancing into someone’s life would radically boost and build their
self-esteem and help undo some of the poisonous words spoken to them. We would
also becoming more like Christ.
I intensely hope that you will be joining us in this
wonderful study of Ephesians by Sue Edwards! Together, we can learn more about
Christ and God’s written Word. And also please check back each Friday on my
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