Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29
Citizens of the New Kingdom are encouraged to give up any attitude, habits and behaviors that bring conflict and discouragement to others. Instead we should build others up. If our attitude, words and actions bring hurt to others and we continue to act in this way we are not surrendering to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Citizens of the New Kingdom know that the goal of the Spirit is to bring us to maturity in King Jesus. If we are using our words to hurt others we must seek to be helpful instead and use our words to benefit and not to hurt.
Citizens of the New Kingdom know that wholesome behavior will not happen on its own. We must submit to the Holy Spirit if we want lasting change. King Jesus has given us everything we need to succeed and he patiently and lovingly wait for us to submit to the Holy Spirit.
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