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R elationships often prove of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, Col. 3:12-17: "Therefore, as the

to be the crucible in being fruitful in every good work elect of God, holy and beloved,

of God; strengthened with all humility, meekness, longsuf-
tested. which our godliness is and increasing in the knowledge put on tender mercies, kindness, Throw off our old self and its
might, according to His glorious fering; bearing with one another, lifestyle.
Paul challenges us in his letter to power, for all patience and and forgiving one another if Put on tender mercies, kind-
the Colossians to bring the life longsuffering with joy; giving anyone has a complaint against ness, humility, meekness and
and character of Christ into the thanks to the Father who has another; even as Christ forgave longsuffering.
way we relate to others. qualified us to be partakers of the you, so you also must do. Not be harsh, unfriendly or rude
inheritance of the saints in the in our relationships.
Drawing strength from the light." But above all these things put on Put on love and from the core of
power and might of His glory, love, which is the bond of per- our being, be tender, merciful,
we must remove and discard fection. And let the peace of God humble, patient and forgiving
our old ways of living and rule in your hearts, to which also in all our relationships.
relating. you were called in one body; and Have the peace of Christ control
Be filled with the knowledge of be thankful. our thoughts and emotions.
God has made us new creations God's will. Study, think about, memorize,
in Christ; let us continually be Continually live a life worthy of Let the Word of Christ dwell in believe and live the Word of
renewed to live and love in a the Lord. you richly in all wisdom, teach- God so that it becomes part of
manner worthy of the Lord! Be fruitful in every good work. ing and admonishing one who we are. Let the Word
Grow in our understanding and another in psalms and hymns inhabit our conversation with
Col. 1:9-12: "For this reason we knowledge of God. and spiritual songs, singing with others and our worship of God.
also, since the day we heard it, do Be strengthened with power grace in your hearts to the Lord. Devote ourselves to Jesus and to
not cease to pray for you, and to from the might of His glory. knowing God's Word.
ask that you may be filled with Endure patiently with joy. And whatever you do in word or [The New Spirit-filled Life Bible,
the knowledge of His will in all Give thanks to the Father for deed, do all in the Name of the Executive Editor Jack W.
wisdom and spiritual understan- being partakers of His King- Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God Hayford, 2002, Thomas Nelson,
ding; that you may walk worthy dom. the Father through Him." Inc.]