Verse 26, “26 "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,” Paul tells us that in verse twenty-six, to not let the sun go down while we are still angry. Similar to Jesus, Paul is telling us that is better to resolve our issues with ourselves or other people then to remain bitter. It wouldn’t be normal for us to not be angry either, because anger is part of being a human. Through Jesus’ example we can see that justice is an important part of life and there are certain situations where anger is perfectly appropriate. Paul warns us to not let the Devil take hold of our emotions, (4:27) for our emotions can deceive us into doing things that we might regret. Verse 27, “27 and do not give the devil a foothold.”
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The Greek word for corrupt is dieftharménos which also means bad, decayed, and rotten. This is referring to when a plant becomes rotten. He is comparing this to our actions and how we speak to others. Our mouths can become something that creates something bad and becomes sinful. He also doesn’t want us using this language to one another because it doesn’t edify the people of the church. Therefore, we need to speak in love and care so we can build a better kingdom of the Lord. By tearing one another down we are shaping a negative impact on the way we as Christians should live. Instead of speaking corruption towards others, Paul wants the church to speak in a way “that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Paul uses the word edification which also mean to instruct, council, and to comfort others. We can also connect James 3:8,9,10, “8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God 's likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.” The idea of these verses is how it is important to control your tongue. In application, Paul desires that the church uses their tongue to impart comfort towards one another, consolation for those who are suffering, or a truthful speech to those who are in need. Part of our walk with God is speaking purely, without any dishonesty, and without stirring up trouble or
The Greek word for corrupt is dieftharménos which also means bad, decayed, and rotten. This is referring to when a plant becomes rotten. He is comparing this to our actions and how we speak to others. Our mouths can become something that creates something bad and becomes sinful. He also doesn’t want us using this language to one another because it doesn’t edify the people of the church. Therefore, we need to speak in love and care so we can build a better kingdom of the Lord. By tearing one another down we are shaping a negative impact on the way we as Christians should live. Instead of speaking corruption towards others, Paul wants the church to speak in a way “that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Paul uses the word edification which also mean to instruct, council, and to comfort others. We can also connect James 3:8,9,10, “8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God 's likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.” The idea of these verses is how it is important to control your tongue. In application, Paul desires that the church uses their tongue to impart comfort towards one another, consolation for those who are suffering, or a truthful speech to those who are in need. Part of our walk with God is speaking purely, without any dishonesty, and without stirring up trouble or