A VIRTUOUS LIFE
Colossians 3:1-5 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
Holiness is our stream of wisdom for a healthy and energizing spiritual life, which emphasizes the reformation of our hearts so we can respond appropriately to life's challenges. It teaches us the value of a virtuous life, a life inspired by Jesus and defined by love of neighbor and integrity of speech and action. The virtuous life is not about rules or judgment, perfectionism, or some kind of merit gained by good deeds, instead it encourages us to the ultimate goal: not to get us into heaven, but to get heaven into us. It is attentiveness to the source of our actions, to the condition and motives of the heart, and taking on new patterns of life that flow naturally from within.
Paul teaches us the intentional about our thoughts and motives in Colossians 3:1-2. Why do you think this "setting" of the heart and mind is so important? The reason lies in a familiar principle: Your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, and your habits become your character. Resetting your heart and mind onto Jesus is the key that unlocks the virtuous life. As you looks to heaven, heaven gets into you, you begin to embody Christ's ethic of love and integrity, living a holy life in an unholy world. Humbly receive Jesus's abundant and holy life, then go and live it out. Today, the virtuous life can be yours if you want it!
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I lift my eyes to You, and I set my heart and mind on You. Help me reflect Your beautiful holiness today as I go about my daily life, not through perfectionism or rules, but by transforming my heart to be more like Jesus'. Shape my character to reflect Your Kingdom and use me to bring glimpses of heaven into this broken world. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Shalom!!!
Colossians 3:1-5 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
Holiness is our stream of wisdom for a healthy and energizing spiritual life, which emphasizes the reformation of our hearts so we can respond appropriately to life's challenges. It teaches us the value of a virtuous life, a life inspired by Jesus and defined by love of neighbor and integrity of speech and action. The virtuous life is not about rules or judgment, perfectionism, or some kind of merit gained by good deeds, instead it encourages us to the ultimate goal: not to get us into heaven, but to get heaven into us. It is attentiveness to the source of our actions, to the condition and motives of the heart, and taking on new patterns of life that flow naturally from within.
Paul teaches us the intentional about our thoughts and motives in Colossians 3:1-2. Why do you think this "setting" of the heart and mind is so important? The reason lies in a familiar principle: Your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, and your habits become your character. Resetting your heart and mind onto Jesus is the key that unlocks the virtuous life. As you looks to heaven, heaven gets into you, you begin to embody Christ's ethic of love and integrity, living a holy life in an unholy world. Humbly receive Jesus's abundant and holy life, then go and live it out. Today, the virtuous life can be yours if you want it!
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I lift my eyes to You, and I set my heart and mind on You. Help me reflect Your beautiful holiness today as I go about my daily life, not through perfectionism or rules, but by transforming my heart to be more like Jesus'. Shape my character to reflect Your Kingdom and use me to bring glimpses of heaven into this broken world. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Shalom!!!
A VIRTUOUS LIFE
Colossians 3:1-5 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
Holiness is our stream of wisdom for a healthy and energizing spiritual life, which emphasizes the reformation of our hearts so we can respond appropriately to life's challenges. It teaches us the value of a virtuous life, a life inspired by Jesus and defined by love of neighbor and integrity of speech and action. The virtuous life is not about rules or judgment, perfectionism, or some kind of merit gained by good deeds, instead it encourages us to the ultimate goal: not to get us into heaven, but to get heaven into us. It is attentiveness to the source of our actions, to the condition and motives of the heart, and taking on new patterns of life that flow naturally from within.
Paul teaches us the intentional about our thoughts and motives in Colossians 3:1-2. Why do you think this "setting" of the heart and mind is so important? The reason lies in a familiar principle: Your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, and your habits become your character. Resetting your heart and mind onto Jesus is the key that unlocks the virtuous life. As you looks to heaven, heaven gets into you, you begin to embody Christ's ethic of love and integrity, living a holy life in an unholy world. Humbly receive Jesus's abundant and holy life, then go and live it out. Today, the virtuous life can be yours if you want it!
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I lift my eyes to You, and I set my heart and mind on You. Help me reflect Your beautiful holiness today as I go about my daily life, not through perfectionism or rules, but by transforming my heart to be more like Jesus'. Shape my character to reflect Your Kingdom and use me to bring glimpses of heaven into this broken world. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Shalom!!!
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