Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.
This verse struck me in my devotions this morning. I wish all Christians would be peaceable,
gentle, and show every consideration for all.
If we did this, then I think we would rarely have to ‘share our faith,’ because
our faith would shine through all we do.
When reading, ‘malign no one,’ I think about the damage that
unkind words cause. So often Christians
bring others down by their harsh words.
It is my goal to never say anything behind someone’s back that I would
not say to their face. This is a
challenging goal…sometimes I spill out thoughtless words, or bubble over with frustration
over pain someone has caused me. I pray that God will give me the words to say
in order to be both tactful and honest.
Colossians 4:6.
Let your conversation be always full of
grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Grace is key…I want to become more graceful in all I say and
do. I want God’s beauty to shine in my
life, pointing towards him, giving him the glory for the works he accomplishes
through me. As part of my new year’s resolution,
I hope to read these verses often to remind me of my goals:
Colossians 4:2-5
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful
and thankful. 3 And
pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may
proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it
clearly, as I should. 5 Be
wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
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