Colossians 3: Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness,humility, gentleness, and patience.
.Paul is giving advice to the congregation. Above all they must love each other. They should treat each other fairly, with no divisions according to race or social standing. They should end the sinful patterns of the past.
I like the list of virtues. If only people could deal with each other with love, patience and humility. The humility seems especially important. We live in a culture which tells us to grab whatever we desire as a kind of birthright. We get angry if our desire isn't fulfilled. How much better would our lives be with a little humility to remind us of all we already have and a lot of patience when things don't go our way?
Prayer: Lord,grant me patience and gentleness with others. Guide my thoughts and actions towards loving kindness to all your people.
Amen
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