The promises
of God, dying to sin and living to righteousness, are our work towards complete
holiness—out of respect for God. As we become more like Christ—God’s goal and thus
our goal—we will be changed from the inside out just as described in Ephesians
4:24…and put on the new self, which in
the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the
truth. This is further demonstrated in scripture from Colossians. Set your mind on the things above, not on
the things that are on earth. ... Do not lie to one another, since you laid
aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self who is
being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created
him-- a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew,
circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but
Christ is all, and in all. So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and
beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and
patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a
complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Colossians
3:2, 9-14
Just imagine
yourself, along with your children or grandchildren, with a heart of
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness. A heart
like Jesus.
Training Tip – Discuss with your family these qualities of Jesus:
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience and forgiveness. We have
looked at these in the past couple of months, so these are not new topics. Ask
your children which of these qualities they have in their own hearts. Give the
children each a heart shaped paper. Provide markers or printed sheets with the
qualities. Allow them to write on the heart their own qualities and the
qualities they want to have in themselves in different colors. Hopefully this
will give you and them some insight into each of their character traits and how
they can grow and change.
Lord Jesus, create within us a new spirit—more like
You each day. Give us insight into the qualities that You want us to develop as
we grow.
Passover 2013 begins at Sunset Today
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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