God’s Closet

And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience Colossians 3:12 Put On – The Greek verb enduo (put on) describes the picture of getting dressed.  You go to the closet where the clothes hang.  You pick out what you’re going…

Humility

“as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility”  Colossians 3:12 Humility – John Alexander’s book Your Money or Your Life makes a very powerful point.  God is not interested in celebrity status.  God doesn’t care about success stories.  God doesn’t count our achievements.  God…

Kindness

“as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness”  Colossians 3:12 Kindness – What does “kindness” mean to you?  Does it describe your actions when you speak a soft word in the midst of an argument?  Is it about overlooking an insult or injury?  Is it…

Heart of compassion

“as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion”  Colossians 3:12 Heart of compassion – Compassion!  Oh how we long to be the ones receiving such blessing!  And for good reason.  Life is difficult, says Scott Peck.  Maybe that isn’t quite strong enough.  Life is often difficult…