Yesterday's church sermon was taken from Colossians, chapter 3; several verses in the mid-section. Several of the sub-headings in the entire chapter include:  'principles of Christian living' and 'principles for relationships'. All good!

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts of God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

~ Colossians 3:12 - 17 NIV

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Bible Commentary: 

"Paul offers a strategy to help us live for God day by day:

imitate Christ's merciful, forgiving spirit;

let love guide your life;

let the peace of Christ rule in your heart;

 always be thankful;

keep God's Word in you at all times;

do everything as though you were Jesus Christ's representative."

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