Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 4:
17 So with the Wisdom given to me from the Lord I say: You should not live like the unbelievers around you who walk in their empty delusions. 18 Their corrupted logic has been clouded because their hearts are so far from God—their blinded understanding and deep-seated moral darkness keeps them from the true knowledge of God. 19 Because of spiritual apathy, they surrender their lives to lewdness, impurity, and sexual obsession.
20 But this is not the way of life that Christ has unfolded within you. 21 If you have really experienced the Anointed One, and heard His Truth, it will be seen in your life; for we know that the ultimate reality is embodied in Jesus!
22 And He has taught you to let go of the lifestyle of the ancient man, the old self – life, which was corrupted by sinful and deceitful desires that spring from delusions. 23 Now it’s time to be made new by every revelation that’s been given to you. 24 And to be transformed as you embrace the glorious Christ-within as your new life and live in union with Him! For God has re-created you all over again in HIS perfect righteousness, and you now belong to HIM in the realm of true Holiness.
It is very clear that the separation of the sheep from the goats is occurring around the world. People are being led astray by manipulating them with empty delusions and because of their corrupted minds they embrace the lies of the adversary.
The spirit of deception is ushering in the revealing of the “lawless one” and we are intended to walk in power and authority against all unrighteousness coming forth from this deceiver. Perfect righteousness will always overpower unrighteousness. The Truth dispels all lies and the adversary is well aware of this reality for he knows the Creator is greater than the created.
Ultimate reality is embodied in Jesus thus we must keep Our Lord and Savior at the forefront of our consciousness at all times. We belong to Him and He is expecting His Bride to mature into a state without spot or wrinkle. We are to walk in unity with Him and each other as we look to Him as our Standard of Love, Truth, and conduct.
The Holy Spirit continued:
25 So discard every form of dishonesty and lying so that you will be known as one who always speaks the Truth, for we all belong to one another.
26 But don’t let the passion of your emotions lead you to sin! Don’t let anger control you or be fuel for revenge, not for even a day. 27 Don’t give the slanderous accuser, the Devil, an opportunity to manipulate you! 28 If any one of you has stolen from someone else, never do it again. Instead, be industrious, earning an honest living, and then you’ll have enough to bless those in need.
29 And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them.
30 The Holy Spirit of God has sealed you in Jesus Christ until you experience your full salvation. So never grieve the Spirit of God or take for granted His Holy influence in your life. 31 Lay aside bitter words, temper tantrums, revenge, profanity, and insults. 32 But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s Love.
I purpose to watch every word I speak or write and only allow the Truth to come forth. I want to only convey absolute Truth in any situation I face, not allowing any motive other than Agape Love to be expressed. The adversary will test each of us to see if we are truly committed to Agape Love and Truth.
Are your words ugly and hateful or are they seen as beautiful gifts? It is better to be silent than to express words rising up from the soulish/fleshly realm in response to wrongdoing. When that has happened to me, I cast down those thoughts of anger or revenge thus not allowing any expression to come forth. The world wants to incite us to anger, bitterness, and revenge hoping to pull us away from the depths of Christ’s Love. I will not be duped and neither should you.
We are to be expressions of GOD’S Love as new creations in Christ. Our light will dispel the darkness in any situation so let our light grow brighter each day as we enter into the fullness of maturity in Christ.