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Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. --- Ephesians 4:28-32 ESV We can bring sorrow to the Holy Spirit by the way we live. Paul warns us against unwholesome language, bitterness, improper use of anger, harsh words, slander, and bad attitudes toward others. Instead of acting that way, we should be forgiving, just as God has forgiven us. Are you bringing sorrow or pleasing God with your attitudes and actions? Act in love toward your brothers and sisters in Christ, just as God acted in love by sending his Son to die for your sins. --- Life Application Study Bible notes PRAYER Dear Heavenly Father, Forgive me for being too quick to speak and slow to listen. Forgive me for those times when my words are harsh and tearing down to others. I ask for Your strength to help me to hold my tongue till I can respond in love and gentleness. Help me not to break the spirit of the listeners, but to bless and benefit them. Help me not to destroy trust built up, but to encourage and build up others with grace found in You. May my words be used only to Your glory. In Jesus’ name Amen