Constrained by the Spirit

This Sunday, Greg finishes our series in the Book of Acts. In Acts 20, Paul’s farewell to the Ephesians emphasizes that true faith often comes with suffering, and he urged the believers to be “constrained by the Spirit”—willing to obey God even when it’s costly or uncomfortable. He warned against false teaching, especially messages that appeal to comfort and avoid hard truths, reminding the church that a gospel that doesn’t confront us isn’t the real gospel. The church is to live boldly for Christ, anchored in Scripture and empowered by the Spirit, even when it means letting go of safety, ease, or reputation.