Examples of Walking in Relational Holiness

• 25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.
  • Colossians 3:9 
• 26, 27 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. 
  • Ephesians 6:11-12 
• 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 

• 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 
  • Proverbs 12:18

An Appeal to Walk Holy Spirit Honoring Holiness

• 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
  • Isaiah 63:7-10
  • Ephesians 1:13, 14

So What? 

• We must remain steadfast in our desire to walk in holiness for the sake of unity and the work of the Holy Spirit within us. 
  • I Peter 1:14, 15 

Further Discussion 

• Which of the relational holiness examples from this passage do you struggle with the most? 
• When do you find it hardest to only speak the truth? 
• What brings out anger in you that should not?
• Do you see the benefits of your labor as only benefiting you and your family or for the purpose of sharing with others? 
• Why is corrupt or filthy talk dangerous within the body of Christ?