Verse of the Day 9/5

Through the Bible - Proverbs 9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Good morning,
Having become believers, followers of Christ, we will have experienced transformation as we've seen in the verses of this week. It is a continuing process. If we are not "pressing on" we will drift and fall back.
Those of us who have raised children, especially through the teenage years, have probably seen them go through some sort, some degree of rebellion. This may result in consequences that did not need to happen. When this happens we may feel "grieved", feeling that we have raised them better, taught them, and warned them.
Can we apply this to ourselves in our relationship to Christ?
Today's verse comes from Ephesians 4 and warns us of "grieving the Holy Spirit".
Eph 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. NKJV

We are not to be "secret agent" Christians. We should display His seal, His identifying mark upon the way we live our lives.
How do we grieve other people, even those close to us? In our actions, actions that go against what we know and profess. They are actions, sins, that disappoint or embarrass. How about ignoring, not spending time with family and friends or coming to them only when we're in trouble or in need of something.
Think about your ways or things that you do that would cause God to be grieved. Will you seek forgiveness? Will you change, repent?
The verses immediately following today's verse give us an idea of how this can be done. Put those foolish things away and turn in the right direction.

Eph 4:31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. NKJV
Read the passage below. How does it speak to you? What kind of effect will it have upon your day?
Ps 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart,That I might not sin against You. NKJV
What other verses or passages come to mind?

May this old hymn be our prayer today.

O to be like Thee! blessèd Redeemer,This is my constant longing and prayer;Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures,Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.
Refrain
O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee,Blessèd Redeemer, pure as Thou art;Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness;Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.
O to be like Thee! full of compassion,Loving, forgiving, tender and kind,Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting,Seeking the wandering sinner to find.
Refrain
O to be like Thee! lowly in spirit,Holy and harmless, patient and brave;Meekly enduring cruel reproaches,Willing to suffer others to save.
In Christ,
Mike
mikevw@bellsouth.net
4:25-5:1

Do Not Grieve the Spirit

25 Therefore, putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor," for we are members of one another. 26 "Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
NKJV
Or from The Message Eph 4:25-

What this adds up to, then, is this: no more lies, no more pretense. Tell your neighbor the truth. In Christ's body we're all connected to each other, after all. When you lie to others, you end up lying to yourself.

Go ahead and be angry. You do well to be angry — but don't use your anger as fuel for revenge. And don't stay angry. Don't go to bed angry. Don't give the Devil that kind of foothold in your life.

Did you used to make ends meet by stealing? Well, no more! Get an honest job so that you can help others who can't work.

Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift.

Don't grieve God. Don't break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don't take such a gift for granted.

Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.