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The Vulgar State of AmericaEphesians 4:32
Excerpted from: Have You Become an Example to All Who Believe?On the other hand, he commends three virtues. Having overcome these malicious traits, we exhibit kindness, compassion, forgiveness.
So verse 31 is negative and verse 32 is positive. Bitterness is the opposite of kindness. "Be" is really become, "become kind." You have to work on it because Paul realizes that we have not yet attained the full measure of the perfection found in Christ. To be kind is to show a humble and generous temperament.
Mutual forgiveness is an essential aspect of genuine Christian fellowship, and it involves a give-and-take. Paul highlights the strongest possible reason: We should forgive one another because God has forgiven us through Christ who became the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Our forgiveness of others should mirror God's forgiveness of us. It must come from sincere, willingly given love.
In the next verse, Ephesians 5:1, Paul is going to say, "Be imitators of God." Therefore, the main reason for following these instructions is that they reflect the character of God, and we are to imitate this because God is like this.
Tenderhearted means having a heart inclined to pity and compassion and inclined to show kindness concerning the faults of others.
Ephesians 4:25-32
Excerpted from: God's Spiritual HouseNow this list is not just a list, if you notice, of what not to do, but tells us what we should be doing. Not only does Paul say, do not lie, he says, speak the truth. If you get angry, do not sin and make sure you get over it before sunset. Do not steal. And not only do not steal, but get a job so you can help others. Go to work! Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but what is good and may impart grace to the hearers. Do we impart grace?
Ephesians 4:31-32
Excerpted from: Sacrifice Dost Thou Want - KindnessPaul is saying true kindness arises from our spiritual transformation and submission to God, especially in challenging situations. Kindness for God's called is not optional, brethren. It is a necessary response to the forgiveness and compassion that we have all received from Him. Kindness is not something that is earned. It is freely given as a fruit of God's Spirit.
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