The Privilege, Power & Purpose of God's Breath
Ephesians 4:29-32
Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slaner, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tender-heaerted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 5:1-9
Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people. Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes - these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Don't participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
- The Privilege of Having God's Breath
- Genesis 2:7
- Job 34:14-15
- Isaiah 42:5
- Acts 17:24-28
- The Power of Having God's Breath
- Proverbs 18:21
- Proverbs 25:18
- Proverbs 15:4
- Matthew 12:36-37
- The Purpose of Having God's Breath
- Psalm 150:6
- Ephesians 5:4
- Psalm 118:24
- Ephesians 4:29
Conclusion:
James 3:9-10 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
Psalm 103:1-2 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
