Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Christ will appear real in you when you show mercy and kindness, these are the evidences of true renewal. Humility must come first, for no one exercises gentleness without laying down his pride; and patience sustains that mildness when you meet the ungrateful and the wicked.
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You must not merely cease to do harm; you must learn to do good. Those chosen and beloved by God ought to conduct themselves as becomes the holy, tender mercy toward the miserable, courteous kindness toward friends, a humble mind toward all, and meekness even toward those who have wronged you.
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Commenting on Colossians 3:12-17
These graces are not your robe of righteousness, but they are the adorning garments of your daily walk, without them you go naked and exposed to shame. Your election from eternity to holiness carries weight: God chose you to mercy and good works, so manifest them.
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