As followers of Jesus, we know that we're called to love.

We're called to love everybody, and we're called to love those people.

Admittedly, some of those people are a little more difficult to love today than ever before,

because there's so many complications in the world, and there's so much tension.

And so if you find yourself like I do, easily frustrated or often angry or even offended,

I want to let the words of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians chapter 4, starting in verse 26,

speak into your heart today, we'll read through a long portion of scripture,

and then we'll come back and read verse by verse.

This is what Paul said, inspired by the Holy Spirit, he said,

In your anger, do not sin.

Don't let the sun go down while you're still angry,

and do not give the devil a foothold.

Don't let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,

but only what is helpful for building others up,

according to their needs, that they may benefit those who listen.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, and slander,

along with every form of malice.

Scripture teaches us to be kind and compassionate to one another,

forgiving each other just as in Christ, God forgave you.

Let's start at the top and work our way through this text.

The word of God says this, in your anger, do not sin.

Do not let the sun go down while you're still angry,

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