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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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Reasons to Forgive, Part 2

Why should we forgive people who wrong us?

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Reasons to Forgive, Part 1

Why should we forgive others?

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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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God Feels Joy Over You

Does God feel joy over you?

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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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