Today’s Bible Reading
Ephesians 4:29-32
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and [insults], along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Applying God’s Word in My Life:
1. What is “unwholesome talk”? (v.29). Give some examples of unwholesome talk in your life.
2. In our conversations with one another, what should be the two goals of what we say? (v.29).
3. What does “forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” mean to you? (v.32). What is one kind and loving act you can do for someone this week?
Today’s Key Verse:
Matthew 22:39
Love your neighbour as yourself.
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Neighbourly Love
Onestudy revealed that to be successful in any job, relational skills are far more important than knowledge. Research found that only 15% of a person’s success is determined by job knowledge and technical skills. But 85%is determined by an individual’s attitude and ability to relate to other people.
each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32). In fact, it tells us to love our “neighbour” as we love ourselves (Matthew 22:39). And a neighbour is not only someone who lives near us or works next to us, but anyone we come into contact with—especially those in need.
So having an attitude of love, care and concern for others is a basic spiritual principle. It is also the most important guideline for friendly and happy relationships. It is even the golden key to job satisfaction!
Scripture commands us to “be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving
Our purpose for modelling a Christ-like spirit of neighbourly love, though, is that we want to obey God, not just to achieve success at work. After all, our main job as believers is to live out the loving character of our Lord. —Vernon
Grounds
Who measures how we’ve done in life And judges our success? Our God, who gives rewards to those Who live in righteousness. —Branon
Those who love God will love their neighbours.
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Day 30
Loving Your Neighbour
