Our Spiritual Dress!
"Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,
put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness,
longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving
one another."
Colossians 3: 12-13
In the first century, getting dressed was a bit simpler for the
average
person than it is for us today. The apostle Paul likely
wore a knee-length tunic, perhaps a kind of undergarment, a
robe or cloak, and sandals for his feet—and maybe a
belt
around his waist.
Still, that small number of items was
enough to stimulate his thinking when
it came to describing the Christian’s
spiritual wardrobe.
In Colossians 3:12-14, Paul described eight different articles
of spiritual clothing that the Christian should “put on” daily:
tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering,
patience, forgiveness, and love.
In a world where many
people strive to be fashion forward,
imagine the impact of a person dressed in Paul’s spiritual
qualities. Which would change the world
more—dressed
in the latest fashions or being dressed in the likeness
of Christ?
As you get dressed each morning, put on
love and the other traits Paul mentions. Being
dressed in Christlikeness will set you apart in
the world.
"To be much like Christ,
be much with Christ."
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