Tom Leonard - June 12, 2011
Clothe Yourself! Part II
Clothe Yourself Colossians 3:12-17 Main Point : Christ calls us to clothe ourselves with His character qualities and to practice His attitudes and actions with the peace, Word and Name of Christ as our foundation. 1.We have been chosen by God, and are holy and dearly loved! verse 12 Verse 3 – Our ‘life is now hidden with Christ in God’ 2.Therefore, we are to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience – character qualities of Christ! verse 12 Verse 9-10 – ‘You have taken off the old self and put on the new self which is being renewed…’ 3. We must bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances we have against each other as the Lord has forgiven us. verse 12 Ephesians 4:2 (Scripture assumes that our human nature will not admit our wrongdoing) 4. We must put on Love which binds us together. verse 14 I Corinthians 13:1-7
Scripture References: Colossians 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
