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After commanding us to be kind, Paul continues: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma” (Ephesians 5:1-2, "NKJV"). Why should we be kind, tenderhearted and forgiving? Because we’re to be like Him. We’re to be imitators of God. That means being tenderhearted and compassionate to others, caring that they’re hurting. According to Jesus, we’re to “love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another” (John 13:34, "NKJV"). Love One Another Walking in love takes maturity. Paul expanded on this when he said, “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: from whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” (Ephesians 4:15-16). I’ve heard Christians be harsh with one another and then say, “Well hey! It’s just my job to speak the truth.” Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! According to these verses, the mark of maturity isn’t when we speak the truth. It’s when we speak the truth in love. Speaking the truth in love causes growth, and the body is built up and edified through love. Love makes all the difference. As Proverbs 16:21 says, “The sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.” When our words are filled with love, it can be the difference between someone receiving and embracing what we tell them, or having them get mad and shut us off. Our tone alone can make or break whether someone receives the truth. The good news is, we’re not in this alone. God has put His love inside us. Romans 5:5 says the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. But it’s up to us as to whether we release that love in every word we speak. Set a Watch Jesus said, “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned” (Matthew 12:36-37). That’s serious. Years ago, I had an office across from Doc Horton. He was a powerful minister who had fought four major battles in Europe during World War II. Time and again, he’d talk about how God spared his life despite bullets zipping all around him. He once told me a story about how other soldiers would dive into the trenches and say, “Don’t worry! You’re OK until a bullet comes along that has your name on it!” Doc would reply, “I’m not so concerned about that bullet. I’m concerned about the ones marked, ‘To Whom It May Concern!’” Doc knew that for every bullet specifically aimed at someone, the enemy haphazardly shot thousands of bullets. Every bullet in that barrage was still deadly…and like idle words, the enemy can use them for an effective kill. Words are containers. They can be filled with life, or they can be filled with death. They can be filled with peace, or they can be filled with fear. They can be filled with kindness, or they can be filled with hate. When you speak, check your words and set a watch on your lips (Psalm 141:3). Don’t allow idle words to escape your mouth. Allow the Spirit of God to warn you. Say, “Holy Spirit, stop me. Check me, in case I utter a word that would demean a brother or hurt a sister. Let my words be filled with love, creating and building others up. I want to be like You!” Don’t give place to the enemy and play with fire. Imitate the Lord. Be kind! V Keith Moore is founder and president of Moore Life Ministries and Faith Life Church in both Branson, Mo., and Sarasota, Fla. For more information or ministry materials visit moorelife.org. ********************************************* **********ADVERTISEMENT ********** NOVEMBER 'BVOV' Broadcast Calendar Featuring: Kenneth Copeland, Gloria Copeland, George Pearsons Oct. 28-Nov. 1 How to Manage Wealth—Part 2 Gloria Copeland and George Pearsons Sun., Nov. 3: Mountain-Moving Faith Through Praise Kenneth Copeland Nov. 4-8 Becoming God-Inside Minded Kenneth Copeland Sun., Nov. 10: The Holy Spirit—Gateway to the Supernatural Kenneth Copeland Nov. 11-15 Living From the Inside Out Kenneth Copeland Sun., Nov. 17: THE BLESSING Plan Working in Your Life Kenneth Copeland Nov. 18-22 Steps to Releasing Your Faith Kenneth Copeland Sun., Nov. 24: God’s Great Plan for Your Life Kenneth Copeland Nov. 25-29 Developing a Life of Gratitude Kenneth & Gloria Copeland * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Broadcasts subject to change without notice WATCH ON... dish® CHANNEL 265 Roku® apple tv® 4th Generation GOVICTORY.COM YouTube® KCM.ORG KCM APP PODCAST Daystar Network Trinity Broadcasting Network (weekdays only) WATCH THE SPANISH BROADCAST ENLACE or ES.KCM.ORG kcm.org/watch/find-a-station *************************************** BVOV :11

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