Scripture: Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.
Observation:
This verse tells us not to steal, but it doesn’t just stop after that. What does it tell us to do instead of stealing?
Work so you can have something to share with those in need.
Why do you think the verse says that we should stop stealing so we can go onto work to help those in need?
To stop stealing is great, but we need to replace bad habits with good ones. If you have a bad habit that you quit doing but don’t replace it with something else (something good), it’ll be super easy for you to return to your bad habit.
Application:
This verse can apply to other things we do with our hands (not just stealing). What are some things you do with your hands that are pleasing to God? What are some things that aren’t?
How can you replace the bad actions with good ones? How can you turn your bad habits into good ones that are pleasing to God and will benefit others?
Prayer:
Admit to God anything you have been doing that you know is unpleasing to him. Allow him to work with you to turn your bad habits into good ones. Ask God to give you opportunities to do kind things for others.
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