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12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. --- Colossians 3:12-17 Paul offers a strategy to help us live for God day by day: (1) Imitate Christ’s compassionate, forgiving attitude (3:12.13); (2) let love guide your life (3:14); (3) let the peace of Christ rule in your heart (3:15); (4) always be thankful (3:15); (5) keep God’s Word in you at all times (3:16); (6) live as Jesus Christ’s representative (3:17). --- Life Application Study Bible notes PRAYER Dear Heavenly Father, I praise You that You call us Your chosen people, holy and dearly loved. Thank you for teaching us to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Thank you for sending Jesus to be the ultimate example of how You would have us live. I acknowledge that I fall short so much. Forgive me when I fail to extend Your virtues to others. Cleanse me from my sins and fill me with Your Spirit so I can reflect Your goodness in all I do. To you be the glory and the honor, forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen