Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Christo-centric

Galatians 5:25, Colossians 3:1-17

1. What do we crucify of the self?

We are to crucify ourselves with whatever that belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Also we must rid ourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.


2. What do we resurrect?

We resurrect with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

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