Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can forgive others.
Faith Verse
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
Question of the Day: What does being one of God’s “holy people” look like?
Read about It
Read: Colossians 3:12–15
How should we live as people God has made holy? These verses from the Book of Colossians answer that question. Because God has made us holy, we need to live differently from those who don’t live for God. We also need to forgive others and be understanding and kind when they mess up. When Christians act this way, people want to know why they act like this and be part of it. What a great way to show Jesus’ love to the world!
We live in a world where it seems like people are constantly angry at each other. It’s easy to see the sin in other people. But, when we are one of God’s “holy people,” as it says in Colossians, we live differently from the world. Instead of getting mad at others, we are patient and gentle, and our words are kind. Christians should be humble, remembering that God’s mercy has saved us. Forgiveness is what sets us apart as believers and helps the world see the incredible love of Jesus.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What do the verses we read say we should “clothe” ourself with? Answer 1. Tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love (Colossians 3:12, 14)
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| Question 2. How do you know someone is a follower of Jesus?
Answer 2. Answers will vary.
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Question 3. Why do you think people like to point out each other’s faults? Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. What does it mean to “make allowance for each other’s faults”?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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Question 5. What does being one of God’s “holy people” look like? Answer 5. It looks like living differently from those who don’t live for God. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, You have chosen us to live set apart for You. Help us to show Your love to others by living differently from the rest of the world. Help us to be forgiving and loving to others. The world needs to know You. Thank You for teaching us to live for You in kindness, mercy, and forgiveness. Amen.