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Ephesians 4:29,31-32

“Let no corrupting talk come out of you mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear… Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.  Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”

Have you ever been ‘ugly’ with your words?  Have others been ‘nasty’ to you?  When was the last time you were in an argument with someone?

The root of arguments is exposed by Paul.  Get rid of the bitterness, anger, wrath, and the thoughts inside your head that stir you to violent dissidence.  The way to expel that which is murdering your relationships is to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving to each other.  The next time you or your (fill in the blank) does or says something that makes you want to punch the other in the face, don’t give the devil an opportunity.  Instead, stop to take a breath, challenge your thoughts, and choose to respond well.

To corrupt or to build up, the outcome is a choice determined by ourselves.