Ephesians 4:27
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Neither give place to the devil - Your adversary will strive to influence your mind, and irritate your spirit; watch and pray that he may not get any place in you, or ascendancy over you. As the word διαβολος is sometimes used to signify a calumniator, tale-bearer, whisperer, or backbiter; (see in the original, Ti1 3:11; Ti2 3:3, and Tit 2:3); here it may have the same signification. Do not open your ear to the tale-bearer, to the slanderer, who comes to you with accusations against your brethren, or with surmisings and evil speakings. These are human devils; they may be the means of making you angry, even without any solid pretense; therefore give them no place, that you may not be angry at any time; but if, unhappily, you should be overtaken in this fault, let not the sun go down upon your wrath; go to your brother, against whom you have found your spirit irritated; tell him what you have heard, and what you fear; let your ears be open to receive his own account; carefully listen to his own explanation; and, if possible, let the matter be finally settled, that Satan may not gain advantage over either.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Neither give place--that is, occasion, or scope, to the devil, by continuing in "wrath." The keeping of anger through the darkness of night, is giving place to the devil, the prince of darkness (Eph 6:12).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God,.... Not a believer's own spirit, sanctified by the Holy Ghost, which is grieved by sin; nor the spirit of a good man, that hears our words and sees our actions, and is displeased and troubled at them; but the third person in the Trinity: and this is said of him by an anthropopathy, and supposes something done that is offensive to him; and he may be grieved, not only by unconverted persons, by their stubborn resistance and opposition to the Gospel and means of grace, and by their contempt of his person, office, and grace, but by believers themselves, and who are here spoken to; and which may be done both by their words, lying, angry, and corrupt ones, before cautioned against, Eph 4:25 and by their actions, their behaviour towards God, their conversation in the world, and by their carriage to one another, which is suggested in the following verse: also he may be grieved by their thoughts, their vain and sinful thoughts, and that they are no better employed; and especially when they entertain any undervaluing ones of Jesus Christ, whose glorifier he is; and by the unbelief of their hearts, and by their unmindfulness of the things of the Spirit; and when they disregard the rules, dictates, and advice of the Spirit, and make no use of him: and his being grieved appears by his departure from them; which is to be perceived by the darkness of their souls, the prevailings of corruption, the weakness of grace, and their backwardness to duty: and now there are many reasons why he should not be grieved; as because he is God, and the author of the new birth, the implanter and applier of all grace, and the finisher of it; because he is the saints' comforter, their advocate, helper, and strengthener; and their constant companion, who dwells in them, and will remain in them, until death: and it follows, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption; of the sealing work of the Spirit; see Gill on Eph 1:13. By "the day of redemption" may be meant, either the day of death, when the saints have a deliverance from the incumbrance of the body; from their present state of exile and banishment; from the body of sin and death; from all sorrows and afflictions; from the reproaches and persecutions of men; from the temptations of Satan; from doubts, fears, and unbelief; and from all fear of death, corporeal, spiritual, and eternal: or the day of the resurrection, when the body will be redeemed from mortality, corruption, weakness, and dishonour; when it will be refined and spiritualized, so that it will not stand in need of natural sustenance; will be endowed with great agility, like that of spirits; and will be subject to the soul, or spirit, and will be suited to spiritual objects; to which may be added, the day of judgment, Luk 21:28 when Christ shall appear in glory, and his saints with him, and he will put them, soul and body, into the possession of everlasting happiness; which will consist in the vision of Christ, in conformity to him, and in that happy company and conversation that will then be enjoyed, and that delightful employment they will be taken up in: and now the saints being sealed up by the Spirit unto this time, shows the perpetual indwelling of the Spirit in them; and that it will continue even after death, who will give them confidence at the day of judgment; and that it is the Spirit which works up the saints, and makes them meet for glory; and gives them the assurance of it, and therefore they should not be grieved.
Ephesians 4:27
New Life in Christ
26“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,27and do not give the devil a foothold.
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Defective Consecration - Part 2
By Manley Beasley2.1K17:31ConsecrationMAT 6:33LUK 9:23ROM 6:162CO 5:17EPH 4:27JAS 4:171JN 1:7In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of yielding all aspects of our lives to Jesus. He uses the analogy of owning a piece of land, where if we give 39 acres to God but keep one acre for ourselves, the devil still has a foothold in our lives. The preacher urges the congregation to keep their obedience up to date and to address any known sins in their lives. He also mentions the need for moral change and shares a story about a woman who was freed from something but doesn't explicitly mention what it was. The sermon concludes with a call to worship and surrender all to Jesus.
Battle of the Mind 2
By Anton Bosch1.1K49:52MindMAT 6:33ROM 12:22CO 10:1GAL 1:3EPH 4:27JAS 4:41JN 2:15The video discusses the power of television and multimedia in delivering messages to our senses. It emphasizes that television and movies have a strong impact because they engage both our visual and auditory senses simultaneously. However, the speaker warns that not all messages conveyed through these mediums align with the gospel of Jesus Christ. He cautions against allowing worldly influences to enter our minds and reinforce negative thought patterns. The speaker encourages Christians to remain separate from the world and to rely on the Word of God to break down strongholds.
When the Church Is Right With God
By Bill McLeod96141:54RevivalPSA 139:23MAT 6:331CO 6:192CO 6:16EPH 4:27JAS 4:71PE 5:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the negative impact of indulging in sinful behavior. He shares a personal story of someone who was deeply affected by watching inappropriate content and how it led to a powerful encounter with God. The preacher also addresses the issue of broken relationships within families and the negative influence it has on young people. He reminds the audience that they are constantly being watched by various entities, including God, angels, and even demons. The sermon concludes with a message of hope and victory through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need for His power, grace, and forgiveness in overcoming struggles.
Spiritual Warfare - 8 "How We Can Help Others"
By Jim Logan9591:15:11Spiritual WarfareROM 8:31EPH 4:27In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of not treating special days like unbelievers do. They emphasize the need to read and understand the Bible to gain insight into spiritual warfare and how to help those who are struggling. The speaker references Ephesians chapter four, specifically focusing on the dangers of anger and giving Satan a foothold in one's life. They also share personal stories of individuals finding freedom by aligning their lives with biblical truth and casting their cares upon the Lord. The sermon concludes with a reminder of God's love and the assurance that nothing can separate believers from the love of Christ, but our response to trials and temptations can impact our relationship with Him.
How God Saved the Godly
By Chuck Smith93625:05GodlyGEN 6:1MAT 6:33GAL 5:16EPH 4:271TI 6:112TI 2:22JAS 1:27In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith addresses the challenges that teenagers face in a fallen world. He encourages them to stand up for Jesus Christ and abstain from the immorality of our culture. Pastor Chuck emphasizes the importance of keeping one's mind and heart pure and walking in close fellowship with God. He also mentions a book he has written specifically for kids called "The Story of Noah" and highlights the significance of the flood in biblical history.
Lest After I Have Preached to Others I Should Be a Castaway
By Keith Daniel8521:18:29MAT 7:21ROM 12:1EPH 4:14EPH 4:27COL 2:71TI 1:61TI 1:19HEB 12:151PE 5:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of total surrender to God, warning against the dangers of hidden sins, idols, and compromise in the lives of preachers and Christians. It calls for a deep dedication to God, a commitment to daily meditation on His Word, and a vigilant guarding against moral and doctrinal compromise. The speaker urges listeners to steer their roots back to God's Word, good literature, and sound sermons, highlighting the need for a renewed devotion to Christ and a rejection of worldly distractions.
The Door of Temptation Swings Both Ways
By Shane Idleman65848:17PSA 68:6MAT 26:41JHN 8:34JHN 14:6ROM 6:16ROM 13:141CO 10:13GAL 5:16EPH 4:27JAS 1:14This sermon emphasizes the importance of overcoming temptation by focusing on three key strategies: enduring temptation by saying no, closing the door to sin by cutting off provisions for the flesh, and avoiding planning ahead for sinful desires. The message highlights the need for repentance and a genuine relationship with Christ to experience true transformation and victory over sin.
When Victory Is Impossible
By Keith Daniel6371:11:43VictoryPSA 1:1PRO 28:7ISA 9:12ISA 59:15GAL 6:14EPH 4:271TI 5:22HEB 11:251PE 5:8In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching in New Zealand and meeting a family named Lois and Barry Jordan. He emphasizes the importance of feeding our minds with pure and righteous thoughts, rather than indulging in the immoral influences of the world. The speaker also recalls a powerful message he heard from a renowned preacher, who questioned the audience's hunger for worldly things. The sermon concludes with a story about a mysterious lady in a town who walked through the streets every day, despite her refined appearance.
So Great Salvation: Five Fold Ministry of the Spirit Filled Believer
By Paris Reidhead13346:23Spirit FilledMAT 28:18LUK 10:1ACT 1:8EPH 4:11EPH 4:27In this sermon, Tommy shares a powerful story of his encounter with a witch doctor in a village. The witch doctor threatened Tommy and his group, but Tommy stood firm in his faith and preached the gospel to the villagers for three hours. The next morning, over four hundred people showed up at Tommy's house, eager to hear more about Jesus. Tommy then shares how the Church of Jesus Christ in that village grew from twelve to fifteen hundred in just six weeks. The sermon emphasizes the power of the gospel and the importance of sharing it with others.
Uplifted Gates
By Paris Reidhead0Sin and RestorationRevival and Brokenness2CH 7:14PSA 24:7PSA 34:7PSA 66:18ISA 55:72CO 5:21EPH 4:27EPH 4:30TIT 2:141JN 1:7Paris Reidhead's sermon 'Uplifted Gates' addresses the hindrances in a Christian's life caused by sin, emphasizing the importance of understanding sin, its consequences, and the path to restoration with God. He explains that sin is the decision to gratify a good appetite in a bad way, leading to broken fellowship with God, unanswered prayers, and exposure to spiritual attacks. Reidhead outlines a three-step process for restoration: judging oneself, forsaking sin, and confessing it to God. He highlights that true revival begins with brokenness and humility before God, as demonstrated in the Hebrides revival. Ultimately, Reidhead calls for a return to a pure heart and a commitment to living in fellowship with God.
If This Cockatrice Be Not Crushed in the Egg!
By Thomas Brooks0The Danger of SinSpiritual VigilancePSA 51:10PRO 4:23MAT 5:29ROM 6:231CO 10:12GAL 5:9EPH 4:27HEB 12:1JAS 1:151JN 1:7Thomas Brooks emphasizes the grave danger of even the smallest sin, arguing that it holds more evil than the greatest afflictions or torments. He warns that if sin is not dealt with at its inception, it can grow and lead to irreparable harm to both body and soul. Brooks illustrates this with various analogies, showing how minor issues can lead to catastrophic consequences, much like a small leak can sink a great ship. He stresses the importance of recognizing and crushing sin before it manifests into deeper habits and actions. Ultimately, he calls for vigilance against sin, as it can lead to eternal separation from God.
How to Overcome the Tempter
By Watchman Nee0Spiritual WarfareAuthority in ChristMAT 5:37LUK 10:19ROM 16:202CO 2:10GAL 6:1EPH 4:27JAS 4:71JN 2:14REV 12:11REV 21:7Watchman Nee emphasizes that overcoming the tempter is not a battle we fight alone, but one where we rely on God's strength and the power of the blood of Jesus. He teaches that we must hide under the blood, digest God's Word, and exercise our will to resist the devil, ensuring we do not give him any ground, even in small matters. Nee also highlights the importance of maintaining love and forgiveness towards others, as well as being watchful with our words and actions to avoid temptation. By calling on God immediately and declaring our authority over the enemy, we can secure victory in our spiritual battles. Ultimately, our triumph comes from recognizing that the enemy is already defeated under Christ's authority.
The Practical Way of Victory.
By Watchman Nee0Spiritual WarfareFaith and PurityMAT 5:372CO 2:112CO 11:3EPH 4:271TI 3:6Watchman Nee emphasizes the importance of maintaining simplicity of faith and purity of thought towards Christ to avoid being beguiled, as Paul warned the Corinthians. He highlights the necessity of careful speech and the act of forgiveness to prevent giving Satan an advantage in our lives. Nee points out that even innocent believers can fall prey to the enemy if they allow pride or unforgiveness to take root. He stresses that Christians must remain vigilant and not give any ground to the devil, as he has certain rights over those who do. The sermon serves as a reminder of the spiritual warfare believers face and the need for constant awareness and adherence to God's principles.
Looking Unto Jesus
By Paris Reidhead0MAT 18:20LUK 4:18LUK 5:8EPH 4:27HEB 12:1REV 1:5Paris Reidhead preaches on the importance of looking unto Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith, emphasizing that Christ is central and vital to the Christian life. He highlights the need to lay aside every weight and sin that hinders us in running the race set before us, drawing from Hebrews 12:1-2. Reidhead explains that revival comes when people see Christ and are willing to confess, forsake, and testify of their sins for cleansing and restoration. He warns against allowing weights and sins to impede our relationship with God, urging believers to keep their focus solely on Jesus for strength, wisdom, and fellowship.
Beauty for Ashes: Part 1: Causes of Heart Wanderings
By G.D. Watson0PRO 16:18PRO 28:261CO 10:12GAL 6:7EPH 4:271TH 5:6HEB 3:12JAS 4:71PE 5:81JN 2:15G.D. Watson preaches about the various causes of backsliding, emphasizing the importance of recognizing human frailty, imperceptible inroads of Satan, the dangers of looking upon forbidden things, self-management, taking undue liberties, self-confidence, being spoiled by earthly kindness, luxurious living, presumption, focusing on difficulties, harshness of spirit, and lightness of spirit as factors that can lead to a decline in grace and spiritual bondage.
And Pray Ye Without Ceasing in Behalf of Other Men
By Ignatius of Antioch0JER 18:11MAT 5:5LUK 6:27ROM 12:19ROM 12:21EPH 4:271TH 5:172TI 2:241PE 3:9Ignatius of Antioch emphasizes the importance of praying continuously for others, holding onto hope for their repentance and return to God. He encourages believers to be ministers of God and the mouth of Christ, guiding others with humility, gentleness, and meekness. Ignatius urges Christians to respond to hatred and persecution with kindness, making enemies into brethren for the glory of the Lord. He highlights the example of Jesus, who showed patience, forgiveness, and love even in the face of suffering and betrayal.
The Christ-Life
By F.B. Meyer0The Christ-LifeEmpowerment by the Holy SpiritJHN 14:16ROM 6:11ROM 7:24ROM 8:1ROM 8:17ROM 8:26ROM 8:37GAL 5:16EPH 4:27COL 2:14F.B. Meyer explores the transformative power of the Christ-life, emphasizing that believers are saved by Christ's life both in heaven and within them through the Holy Spirit. He highlights the importance of living a holy life as a result of understanding our standing in Christ, which frees us from the power of sin and allows us to bear fruit for God. Meyer encourages believers to present their whole being to God, ensuring that every aspect of their lives is dedicated to His service. He stresses the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to overcome self and live in victory, reminding them that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Ultimately, Meyer reassures believers of their secure position in Christ and the abundant resources available to them through the Spirit.
Resisting the Devil
By William Jay0MAT 4:101CO 10:132CO 2:11EPH 4:27EPH 6:112TI 2:22HEB 2:18JAS 4:71PE 5:81JN 4:4William Jay emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil, highlighting how sinful passions can lead us to give in to the devil's power. He explains that Satan is always trying to encroach upon us, gaining ground with every successful temptation. Jay warns against yielding to the devil's bad designs, as the more we give way, the more advantage he has over us, making it harder to expel him. He encourages steadfast resistance in faith, as it is the way to success and ensures that the devil will flee from us.
Ten Keys to Total Victory (Key #1 Lay Aside Your Weights!)
By Robert Wurtz II0LEV 26:302KI 23:8PRO 4:23MAT 16:26ROM 12:21CO 10:13EPH 4:27HEB 12:1JAS 4:71JN 2:15Robert Wurtz II preaches on the first key to total victory, emphasizing the importance of laying aside weights and sins that easily beset us, drawing from Hebrews 12:1. He delves into the destructive nature of high places in our lives, both in ancient times and in modern contexts, urging the congregation to cast down these high places that hinder their relationship with God. Wurtz highlights the need to toss aside encumbrances that lead to backsliding and repentance, stressing the significance of removing vulnerabilities that make us easy prey for Satan.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Neither give place to the devil - Your adversary will strive to influence your mind, and irritate your spirit; watch and pray that he may not get any place in you, or ascendancy over you. As the word διαβολος is sometimes used to signify a calumniator, tale-bearer, whisperer, or backbiter; (see in the original, Ti1 3:11; Ti2 3:3, and Tit 2:3); here it may have the same signification. Do not open your ear to the tale-bearer, to the slanderer, who comes to you with accusations against your brethren, or with surmisings and evil speakings. These are human devils; they may be the means of making you angry, even without any solid pretense; therefore give them no place, that you may not be angry at any time; but if, unhappily, you should be overtaken in this fault, let not the sun go down upon your wrath; go to your brother, against whom you have found your spirit irritated; tell him what you have heard, and what you fear; let your ears be open to receive his own account; carefully listen to his own explanation; and, if possible, let the matter be finally settled, that Satan may not gain advantage over either.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Neither give place--that is, occasion, or scope, to the devil, by continuing in "wrath." The keeping of anger through the darkness of night, is giving place to the devil, the prince of darkness (Eph 6:12).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God,.... Not a believer's own spirit, sanctified by the Holy Ghost, which is grieved by sin; nor the spirit of a good man, that hears our words and sees our actions, and is displeased and troubled at them; but the third person in the Trinity: and this is said of him by an anthropopathy, and supposes something done that is offensive to him; and he may be grieved, not only by unconverted persons, by their stubborn resistance and opposition to the Gospel and means of grace, and by their contempt of his person, office, and grace, but by believers themselves, and who are here spoken to; and which may be done both by their words, lying, angry, and corrupt ones, before cautioned against, Eph 4:25 and by their actions, their behaviour towards God, their conversation in the world, and by their carriage to one another, which is suggested in the following verse: also he may be grieved by their thoughts, their vain and sinful thoughts, and that they are no better employed; and especially when they entertain any undervaluing ones of Jesus Christ, whose glorifier he is; and by the unbelief of their hearts, and by their unmindfulness of the things of the Spirit; and when they disregard the rules, dictates, and advice of the Spirit, and make no use of him: and his being grieved appears by his departure from them; which is to be perceived by the darkness of their souls, the prevailings of corruption, the weakness of grace, and their backwardness to duty: and now there are many reasons why he should not be grieved; as because he is God, and the author of the new birth, the implanter and applier of all grace, and the finisher of it; because he is the saints' comforter, their advocate, helper, and strengthener; and their constant companion, who dwells in them, and will remain in them, until death: and it follows, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption; of the sealing work of the Spirit; see Gill on Eph 1:13. By "the day of redemption" may be meant, either the day of death, when the saints have a deliverance from the incumbrance of the body; from their present state of exile and banishment; from the body of sin and death; from all sorrows and afflictions; from the reproaches and persecutions of men; from the temptations of Satan; from doubts, fears, and unbelief; and from all fear of death, corporeal, spiritual, and eternal: or the day of the resurrection, when the body will be redeemed from mortality, corruption, weakness, and dishonour; when it will be refined and spiritualized, so that it will not stand in need of natural sustenance; will be endowed with great agility, like that of spirits; and will be subject to the soul, or spirit, and will be suited to spiritual objects; to which may be added, the day of judgment, Luk 21:28 when Christ shall appear in glory, and his saints with him, and he will put them, soul and body, into the possession of everlasting happiness; which will consist in the vision of Christ, in conformity to him, and in that happy company and conversation that will then be enjoyed, and that delightful employment they will be taken up in: and now the saints being sealed up by the Spirit unto this time, shows the perpetual indwelling of the Spirit in them; and that it will continue even after death, who will give them confidence at the day of judgment; and that it is the Spirit which works up the saints, and makes them meet for glory; and gives them the assurance of it, and therefore they should not be grieved.