“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32 NLT
Instead! What is it referring to? Paul is previously talking about the works of the flesh: lying, anger, foul language, bitterness, slander, wrath, shouting. He says to not grieve the Holy Spirit.
Our default is the flesh. It will continually want to assert itself, but we need to push back and choose rather to walk in the Spirit.
We should no longer live as the gentiles live, in the futility of their thoughts. However, we have learned the Messiah and a higher way of living.
Choose life! Amen!
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