A Better Reality

• Ephesians 4:31 (NIV)

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Making a Difference.

1. A bitter reality v31
• Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (Ephesians 4:31 NIV)

• All sin originates in our hearts.
• Don't force a smile and pretend all is oK while your are seething inside.
• All sinful anger is expressed to God who has providentially allowed this situation to happen.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (Ephesians 4:31 NIV)
A) Bitterness - bearing a grudge.
B) Rage - outburst of anger.
C) Anger - long lasting and slow burning which refuses to be pacified.
D) Brawling - long and angry words.
E) Slander - speaking evil of others.
F) Malice - desire to injure and harm.

2. Better Reality.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32 NIV)

• "BE" = become = ongoing process.
A) Kindness - a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
B) Compassion - just like Jesus.
C) Forgiving - Absorb the pain and show grace to the other person.

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