Literature
Todays reflections
### Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)
**[32]** Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
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### Notes for Ephesians 4:32
**4:32** Jesus taught this law of forgiveness in the Gospels (Matthew 6:14-15; 18:35; Mark. 11:25). We also see it in the Lord's Prayer: "Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us" (Luke 11:4). God forgives us, not because we forgive others, but solely because of his great mercy. Those who are unwilling to forgive have not...
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### Strong's Number
- **G5543**
- **Original Word:** χρηστός
- **Transliterated Word:** chrēstos
- **Phonetic Spelling:** khrase-tos'
- **Parts of Speech:** Adjective
**Strong's Definition:** From G5530; employed that is (by implication) useful (in manner or morals): - better, easy, good (-ness), gracious, kind.
**Thayer's Definition:**
- Fit, fit for use, useful
- Virtuous, good
- Manageable
- Mild, pleasant (as opposed to harsh, hard, sharp, bitter)
- Of things: more pleasant, of people, kind, benevolent
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### Relationship Goals
How many hearts are bitter with their spouse at the moment? How many harsh words have you spoken that led to anger and division or even separations? The truth of the matter is we should use our tongue to not inflict pain; no, we should do the opposite and be kind and forgive so love can live in your hearts.
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### Cross-references
- **[h]:** Col. 3:12, 13; 1 Pet. 3:8
- **[i]:** 2 Cor. 2:7, 10; See Matt. 6:14
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