Sermon Notes
March 14, 2004
BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER
EPHESIANS 4:25-32
I. BE HONEST (25-26)
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak
truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while
you are still angry. . .
+Don't be an agent of deceit.
+Speak truth.
+Resolve conflicts.
II. SHOW RESPECT (27-29)
. . .and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been
stealing must steal no longer but must work, doing something
useful with his own hands, that he may have something to
share with those in need. Do not let any unwholesome talk
come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building
others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those
who listen.
+Don't be the source of a bad reputation.
+Don't use people.
+Watch your speech habits.
III. CHOOSE TO DO RIGHT (30-32)
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were
sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage
and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of
malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving
each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
+Don't work against God.
+Get rid of evil in your life.
+Respond to other Christians in a Christian manner.