Ephesians 4:17 - 32 Summarized:
Live no longer like Gentiles that are lost and confused. They are on the wrong road because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against God. The feel no shame as they live a life full of lustful pleasures seeking every kind of impurity. But Jesus came and showed us the truth. We need to throw away our old sinful nature, leave the old life that was full of corruption and deception behind and allow the Holy Spirit to renew your thoughts and attitudes. We need to become what we were created for - to be like God, truly righteous and holy.
- Stop telling lies (This includes all lies, even those little white lies that we think is ok. It is not ok. Not even if we think it can protect those that we love)
- Do not allow for anger to control you (Anger leads to pain, words said that cannot be reversed. Put a guard in front of your mouth, think before you speak and act)
- Stop stealing and rather work hard with your own hands (Theft comes in various forms, be very careful what you take without permission)
- Don't use bad language and swear, let your words rather be helpful and encourage (Bad language do not encourage anybody, it promotes anger, pain, resentment and disrespect for the person using it)
- Never bring sorrow to the Holy Spirit by continuing living the old live.(He is the one that pulled you closer to God, acknowledge Him. Do not sin against Him as it is a sin that cannot be forgiven)
- Get rid of all your bitterness and revenge. (Why seek revenge if Jesus has forgiven you. If you are not forgiving others, it means you put yourself higher than Jesus. Who are we that we cannot forgive others?)