Like Jesus

 

As, therefore, God’s picked representatives, purified and beloved,

put on that nature which is merciful in action,

kindly in heart, and humble in mind.

Colossians 3:12 

I have discovered, through the Summer Reading program, that Paul has fifty different ways of saying the exact same thing - some ways easier to understand than others.  Our text this morning, however, is clear as a bell.  As God’s representatives, Paul calls upon  us to: 

Be merciful in action. 

Don’t jump to the worst case scenario, but give other people the benefit of the doubt.  Don’t condemn others until you’ve walked a mile (or more) in their moccasins.

Be kindly in heart.

Be a kind and loving person, having and showing benevolence, kind words, consideration and helpfulness.  Treat others as you want to be treated. 

Humble in mind.

Humility is the quality of being humble and means putting the needs of another person before your own.  It also means not drawing attention to yourself and acknowledging that you are not always right.