BELIEVERS’ ATTITUDES ARE IMPORTANT. Paul listed three virtues in Ephesians 4:2-3 that will serve to enhance a believer’s walk: 1. The first of these is humility. In Greek culture, humility was thought of as a vice, to be practiced only by slaves. But Paul stated that believers in Christ should be completely humble in their daily walks. This is the opposite of pride. Pride promotes disunity; humility promotes unity. Christ was the supreme example of humility 2. Second, a believer is to be gentle. This is the opposite of rudeness and harshness. It suggests having one’s emotions under control. But it does not suggest weakness! 3. Third, believers should exhibit patience. Patience is the spirit which never gives up, for it endures to the end even in times of adversity. It is the self-restraint which keeps one from hastily retaliation of a wrong. Attitudes of humility, gentleness, and patience foster unity among believers. Paul stated they are to be carried out in one’s conduct by forbearing one another in love and by making every diligent effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Posted on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:01:10 +0000
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