Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Big Idea: Commit to personal actions that promote authenticity and deepen relationships within the local church body.

1. Speak truth.
2. When angry do not sin.
3. Be others focused and build one another up.
4. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit. 
5. Replace hostility with goodwill.
6. Be imitators of our God.
7. Live lives energized by self-giving love.

Take Action!

Ephesians 4:15-16, Isaiah 63:10, Matt 5:43-48

1. What is the Spirit prompting you to do because of hearing this message?
2. Which action(s) will you begin to commit to practicing right away?
3. Which of these actions are a struggle for you?  Spend time this week asking the Lord to empower you by His Spirit.
4. What other practices, not mentioned in the text, assist with building community in the local church?
5. Who do you need to share this message with this week?