And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15 LET PEACE RULE It was C.S. Lewis who said that, “God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not...
Read moreFORBEARING LOVE Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:13-14 “Forbearance” is a word that challenges...
Read morePUT ON KINDNESS Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering Colossians 3:12 You might be surprised by what it really means to “put on kindness”. The Greek word for kindness is chrestotes and it describes the kindliness or sweetness of temper which puts...
Read moreTHE PUTTING OFF OF PREJUDICE In this new man of God’s design there is no distinction between Greek and Hebrew, Jew or Gentile, foreigner or savage, slave or free man. Christ is all that matters for Christ lives in them all. Colossians 3:11 PHILLIPS Our pastor taught a message...
Read moreRise If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When...
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