A GENTLE WIND Ephesians 4:29-32 Pastor Alan Dionson May 29, 2022
Introduction:
1. Reality Check #1: We are easily offended (Prov. 18:19)
2. Reality Check #2: We are going to be offended (Luke 17:1)
A. THE PATTERN OF OFFENSE
1. It affects what we say (v. 29)
2. It affects what we feel (v. 31a)
3. It affects what we will do (v. 31b)
B. THE PROMPTINGS WHEN THERE IS AN OFFENSE
1. You need to confine the offense in its early stage (v. 29-30)
2. You need to follow the conviction of the Holy Spirit (v. 30a)
3. You need to remember the consequences of your action (v. 30b)
C. THE PRACTICE OF OVERCOMING OFFENSES
1. Humanize not demonize (Matt. 5:21-22)
2. Personalize not publicize (Matt. 5:23-24; 18:15-17)
3. Contextualize not generalize (Matt. 7:3-5)
4. Capitalize not internalize (Matt. 5:38-42; 43-48)
Conclusion
