Textual Sermons

GOD'S RULES FOR A CLEAN FIGHT

Ephesians 4:31-32

Intro.

1. Jas. 4:1-3 - Destructive nature of fighting: Relations, homes, communities, nations, churches, souls!

2. God doesn't want His people to fight (themselves or others) - Psa. 133:1; Col. 3:15; Rom. 12:18.

3. Illus. - Tyson & Holyfield rematch: 'Rules for a clean fight...'

4. Eph. 4:31-32 - God's 'rules for a clean fight!

I. PUT AWAY ALL EVIL ATTITUDES & ACTIONS - Eph. 4:31; Prov. 23:7; Matt. 15:18-19.

 

II. BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER - Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:12; Matt. 7:12.

III. BE TENDER-HEARTED - Eph. 4:32. (opposite of malice)

-Phil. 4:8-

IV. FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER - Eph. 4:32.

-(Release; let go of the anger, resentment, disgust, hatred, etc. Don't hold grudges)

Conclusion

1. God's 'rules for a clean fight' will eliminate fighting!

2. Strengthen every relationship you have by practicing God's 'rules for a clean fight!'