“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold” (Ephesians 4:26-27).

The Bible has plenty to say about what we should do as believers. But here Paul gives us three things to not do. Christianity is amazingly positive, but there are a few negatives to the faith, as well.

1. “Do not sin”. Sin and injustice in the world should make us angry. But in that righteous anger, do not sin. There is a right and a wrong way to change the world. We cannot achieve righteousness with sin.

2. “Do not stay angry”. Don’t carry anger into the bedroom. It will develop into bitterness overnight. Always kiss and make-up and make peace before you go to sleep. Then God can speak to your peaceful heart.

3. “Do not give in to Satan”. Satan wants to bind us up and keep us from growing and receiving from Him. If you give him a foothold, he can get entrenched. Don’t give in to every provocation. Keep your heart clean.