Paul, is continuing with how a Christ one is to walk in their daily association with the world. We are by now well aware of the fact that we are the Agape produce of our Father as expressed somewhere in scriptures, as our being the true apple of his eye in, Deuteronomy 32:10, Psalm 17:8, Proverbs 7:2, and Zechariah 2:8. This was further confirmed within our previous text but confirmed in the scriptures here just revealed.
Colossians 3:12-4:1 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven." (KJV)
Colossians 3:12-4:1 "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Masters, treat your bond servants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven." (ESV)
Colossians 3:12-4:1 "We are the product of GOD's Agape (we are His agape children, in the purest meaning); he resorted us to his original thought. We belong to him exclusively. It is like changing garments. Now that we have gotten rid of the old smelly rags, we are to cloth ourselves with inner compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, (Just like we were once identified by our apparel, the characteristics of these qualities define us now.) upholding one another in positive expectation. If anyone finds fault with another, restore that person to favor, remembering how the LORD's forgiveness has transformed our lives. Wear love like a uniform; this is what completes the picture of our oneness. Appoint the peace of Christ as an umpire in your heart. We are all identified in the same person; there is only one body. We are reborn to be a blessing and exhibiting his benevolence. Christ is the language of GOD'S logic. Let his message sink into us with unlimited vocabulary, taking wisdom to its most complete conclusion. This makes our fellowship an environment of instruction in an atmosphere of music. Every lesson is a reminder, echoing in every song we sing, whether it be a [1]psalm or a [2]hymn or a [3]song in the spirit. Grace is our new covering it fuels our hearts with inspired music of spiritual language to the LORD. (The word, [1, G5568 from G5567] psalmos is raving about GOD in praise and heart worship accompanied by musical instruments. The word, [2, G5215] humnos suggests a celebration of song - a testimonial song. An [3, G5603+G4152 from G4151] ode en pneumatikos is a new spontaneous spirit chant or song.) Our every conversation and the detail of our daily conduct are a reflection of him; his name and Lordship define our lives and inspire our deep gratitude to GOD the Father of his grace. If you are the boss, treat those who work for you in the light of their equality in Christ; he treats you like that and he is the big Boss in the spiritual realm." (The Mirror, with editing)
Well now how does it feel to be are real Agape child? Until our next visit may the LORD give you and yours to true meaning of being a Love child. And not an imagined fostered, bastard child.
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