We should be able to work things out. As followers of Jesus, there is much at stake in our day-to-day interactions. This is not to say that we can’t mess up, confess it to one another and move on in redemption. We always have the option to do that with one another – and I hope that we are gracious with each other and willing to move on!

Our day-to-day interactions with one another is huge! If we are yelling and cursing out another person (follower or not), this is not the way of Christ. Our decision to settle matters should be done in the same way, and should bring glory to Christ, not stain our reputation publicly. There should be a wise person or two in the church that would help you settle a matter before you take it to court. Consider Christ!

Paul reminds us why it is so important – we were once _______, but are now Christ’s! Heaven is not full of the vile and sinful, but of the redeemed – saved by Christ. So now we live like that – giving grace and helping people understand that they are able to be redeemed. We must play a part in that – are you?

Paul then ends the thought by reminding us that in Christ, freedom reigns. However, that freedom does not mean we can do whatever we want. Things aren’t always good for us to do. My children ultimately may have the “freedom” to disobey me and play in the street, but that would not be right or prudent of them. So it is with so much in this life. Let’s choose the things that lead us to live and walk God’s way. After all, when we are in Christ, the Spirit dwells within us, making us a temple. That’s huge stuff!