
The Source of Wisdom from Above
We have access to “wisdom from above” because we have within us the Spirit from above.
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The Counter-Cultural Virtues of Gentleness and Kindness
Kindness and gentleness are not often valued in our culture, and practicing them may even impede our worldly success.
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Living as a Community of Forgiveness
Together, we are to be places in which forgiveness is practiced regularly.
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Tenderhearted Compassion
Ephesians 4:32 urges us to be kind to each other, adding that we should be “tenderhearted.”
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A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
In Ephesians 4:32 we’re told to “be kind to one another.” That seems pretty simple, though we can easily forget to put it into practice.
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Taking Stock of Your Life
Sometimes it’s good to take stock of our lives, to prayerfully look at ourselves with courageous honesty.
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Please God with Your Words
When we use words to tear someone down, God is grieved. But when we use words to build someone up, God rejoices.
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Can You Give God Joy?
Could using words to build people up actually delight the heart of God?
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Another Reason Why Your Words Matter to God
We can speak in a way that glorifies God. Or we can speak in a way that grieves God’s own Spirit.
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One Reason Why Your Words Matter to God
When the Spirit of God is active in our lives, we will be transformed to be more and more like Christ.
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Your Words Matter to God
When we use our words to tear down people rather than build them up, God is grieved.
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An Example of Using Words to Build Up
If we’re going to do what Scripture teaches and use words for building up, we need positive examples to encourage us.
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