What is the Christians apparel??? That is, those things we must put on to be properly adorned, or decorated with, as Disciples of JESUS CHRIST. In Colossians 3:12-17 we learn of EIGHT virtues that we are to PUT ON. These virtues are THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST... The first two describe HOW WE ARE TO TREAT OTHERS... Tender mercies Kindness Two depict THE STATE OF MIND WE ARE TO POSSESS... Humility Meekness Three virtues relate to HOW WE SHOULD ACT WHEN MISTREATED... Long-suffering Bearing with one another Forgiving one another And the final virtue mentioned is LOVE It is described by Paul as the bond of perfection... the perfect tie that binds the other virtues together (like a belt binds pieces of clothing). Without love, none of the other virtues can last; with it, the others can be easily maintained. TOGETHER, THESE VIRTUES DISPLAY THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST THE PEACE OF GOD ( verse 15) THIS PEACE OF GOD MUST RULE IN OUR HEARTS... Why? Because we were called to be at peace in one body (the church)! May HE Lead & Guide each of you into HIS Truth and HIS Word.... have a safe & Blessed day.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:59:30 +0000
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