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[ 에베소서 4:25 - 4:32 ] (찬송452장)

거짓과 분과 도둑질을 버리라 

25그런즉 거짓을 버리고 각각 그 이웃과 더불어 참된 것을 말하라 이는 우리가 서로 지체가 됨이라 26분을 내어도 죄를 짓지 말며 해가 지도록 분을 품지 말고 27마귀에게 틈을 주지 말라 28도둑질하는 자는 다시 도둑질하지 말고 돌이켜 가난한 자에게 구제할 수 있도록 자기 손으로 수고하여 선한 일을 하라

악한 말과 선한 말 

 29무릇 더러운 말은 너희 입 밖에도 내지 말고 오직 덕을 세우는 데 소용되는 대로 선한 말을 하여 듣는 자들에게 은혜를 끼치게 하라

성령을 근심하게 하지 말라 

 30하나님의 성령을 근심하게 하지 말라 그 안에서 너희가 구원의 날까지 인치심을 받았느니라

분노하지 말고 용서하라 

 31너희는 모든 악독과 노함과 분냄과 떠드는 것과 비방하는 것을 모든 악의와 함께 버리고 32서로 친절하게 하며 불쌍히 여기며 서로 용서하기를 하나님이 그리스도 안에서 너희를 용서하심과 같이 하라

[ Ephesians 4:25 - 4:32 ]

25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,27 and give no opportunity to the devil.28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. 

Who is God like?

Thinking & Understanding

A life that befits God’s calling is one that is dedicated to preserving the unity of the community. Paul provides specific examples of the actions and attitudes required to achieve this. First, believers must speak honestly and not hold onto anger (vv. 25-27). Believers must use words that are good for building up and refrain from words of anger, slander and abuse. Believers must also strive to remain as ‘one body’ by being kind, compassionate and forgiving one another (vv. 28-32).  

What lesson is God teaching me?

V. 25 Paul mentions ‘truth’ as the first characteristic of ‘new people’. This is because deceit destroys trust, causes division and leads to the ruin of the community. Let’s inspect ourselves to see if we may be causing divisions in our church community rather than building it up with our words and actions. ‘Truth’ is the true spiritual garment that cannot be worn by the father of deceit (Satan) and people who hold onto their old selves.  

Vv. 26-27 When we harbour anger in our hearts, we give Satan an opportunity to attack. Anger loosens the bonds that tie us together, so Satan can enter through the gaps. How do you deal with your anger? We mustn’t allow our anger to lead us into sin but strive to handle it wisely so that we do not hold onto it in our hearts.  

Prayer

Lord, help me to abandon deceit and be careful with my words so that I may rid myself of evil and please the Holy Spirit by doing good and building others up.