Qualities of the New Life

Qualities of the New Life 

Colossians 3:12-17 

1. Embodying the of Christ 

Put on literally refers to getting dressed. Wearing clothes. So this is a description of a child of God’s spiritual wardrobe. 

As I go through this list of characteristics, I want you to examine your own life. Are these the kinds of clothes you are wearing? 

–– heartfelt sympathy for those suffering or in need.

–– the friendly and helpful spirit which meets needs through good deeds. This is the concrete action of compassion. 

–– which is a proper estimation of oneself 

–– meekness, power under control

–– which is the capacity to bear injustice or injury without revenge or retaliation. 

– The characteristic that ties the rest together. 

2. Living with the of Christ 

3. Loving the of Christ 

4. Doing Everything in the of Christ 

-In harmony with his will. 

-In subjection to his authority. 

-In dependence on his power. 

-In anticipation of his glory.