Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Truth to Learn We need to live the part that God has given us. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from oun, which indicates a connection of two thoughts, sometimes indicating an affect from the previous thought, but often just a link...
Ephesians 4:32 – Kindness, Compassion, and Forgiveness
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Truth to Learn Kindness, compassion, and forgiveness are of vital importance within the church. Behind the Words The verb “be” is translated from ginomai, meaning “to cause to be” or “to become.” It...
Ephesians 4:31 – Grieving Actions
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. Truth to Learn These are things which make God sad. Let’s not do them! Behind the Words The word “Bitterness” is the translation of pikria, from pikros which means “that which is unpleasantly...
Ephesians 4:30 – Signed, Sealed, and Deliverable
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Truth to Learn All Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit of God. Behind the Words “Grieve” is translated from the Greek verb lupeō, which is derived from the noun lupē,...
Ephesians 4:29 – Constructive Words
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. Truth to Learn Our speech should build up, not tear down. Behind the Words “Let … proceed” is translated from the verb ekporeuomai, which is a...
Ephesians 4:28 – Give or Take
Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Truth to Learn Overcome the problem of stealing by giving to others. Behind the Words The words “stole” and “steal”...
Ephesians 4:27 – Accusation and Defense
nor give place to the devil. Truth to Learn Satan accuses us of wrongdoing. Don’t give him more to say. Behind the Words The word “nor” is from mēte, which is made up of mē (implying qualitative negation) and te, meaning “and.” There is another Greek word translated “and.” It...
Ephesians 4:26 – Sinless Anger
"Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, Truth to Learn It’s God-like to get angry without sinning. Behind the Words “Angry” is translated from the Greek verb orgidzō. It is based on orgē which refers to “excitement of the mind,” that...
Ephesians 4:25 – A Body of Truth
Therefore, putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor," for we are members of one another. Truth to Learn Honesty is critically important within the body of Christ. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dio, which is made up of dia,...
Ephesians 4:24 – It’s Your Choice
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. Truth to Learn We have a choice in how we live our lives. Behind the Words The words “put on” are the translation of the Greek verb enduō, which is made...