Tag: Bible verses about following the leading of the Holy Spirit

Colossians 3:12 (LSB) 12 So, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience;

Paul says here to “put on” these particular attributes.

Just as we get dressed in the morning, and prepare for the day ahead, we must also walk in these things that Paul talks about.

These virtues and moral qualities must be readily activated in us.

We should not leave home without being prepared to act with compassion toward others. Make sure our antennas are alert and on guard to show kindness.

Be willing to walk in humility. Let gentleness guide our responses.

And let us not forget to be patient toward others.

That one, oh boy, we must make sure we step back and breathe before we say or do something we regret.

Being patient takes a lot of discipline. But it is well worth every bit of effort that it takes to exercise and strengthen that muscle within us.

Now, how do we get dressed as a believer?

We prepare ourselves by asking the Holy Spirit to help us walk in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, keeping them dear to our hearts.

Even if other aspects of our day don’t go as planned, let us remain steadfast and immovable as we walk in His character; our labor is not in vain, but abounding in the work of the Lord!

1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV) 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

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