Bitterness and Worry

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT) When bitterness is coupled with rage, as in the above verse, it means “extreme wickedness”Continue reading “Bitterness and Worry”

What It Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (Part 2)

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.” (Ephesians 4:31 NLT) It may be helpful to think of being filled by the Spirit more like being a funnel than a jar. It’s not God’s intent simply to be ‘stored’ in us, waiting for us to remove the “lid” andContinue reading “What It Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (Part 2)”