Standard of Living – Part 1

Since you were brought back to life with Christ,
1. focus on the things that are above;
2. keep your mind on things above, not on worldly things;
3. put to death whatever is worldly in you: your sexual sin, perversion, passion, lust, and greed (which is the same thing as worshiping wealth)
4. get rid of your anger, hot tempers, hatred, cursing, obscene language, and all similar sins;
5. don’t lie to each other;
6. be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, and patient;
7. put up with each other, and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint. Forgive as the Lord forgave you;
8. above all, be loving;
9. let Christ’s peace control you;
10. be thankful;
11. let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you;
12. use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about {God’s} kindness. Sing to God in your hearts;
13. everything you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
(read all of Colossians 3:1-17 God’s Word to get the whole story)

6 responses to “Standard of Living – Part 1”

nopew
January 13th, 2013 at 03:23

Ah, dear sister, please forgive my sounding impolite to you, or worse, for I did not mean what you posted was unbiblical! What I meant was that I simply printed the actual words from Colossians 3:1-17 that would make a list, without additions or commentary. I meant nothing more. My next post will have commentary, so I am not saying one is better, rather we pursue our posts asking how God wants it done – this time.
Every time in the love of Christ, David.

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robin claire
January 13th, 2013 at 02:20

Hi David,
I paraphrase a lot because I’m not able to memorize verses very well, or where they’re located – no matter how hard I try. I just remember the general gist of things The Bible talks about.
The blue lines were what the world “talks” about.
The red lines were what the Bible “talks” about.
I know these are paraphrases but these are Bible connected. I don’t think I got any of these things the Bible talks about, wrong. If I did, I would love for you to point them out to me. I want truth – no ego. I want to learn new stuff until the day I die.
Love to you my buddy,
robin

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nopew
January 13th, 2013 at 02:13

Yes, I did read it, of course. I didn’t refer to it (but I will link through your comment) because while it is right on, what I did was simply use the words of the Bible rather than people’s thoughts. I felt it was 2 different approaches. No slight intended!
“Above all, love one another”, and I gladly pass mine to you!

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robin claire
January 12th, 2013 at 23:13

Hi David
I wrote a post on something that, in a way, is like this. I don’t know if you read it or not.
http://robinclaire.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/opposites/
love you buddy,
robin

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nopew
January 12th, 2013 at 21:59

Certainly a challenge, eh?

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Joe Quatrone, Jr.
January 12th, 2013 at 13:49

Amen!

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nopew
January 13th, 2013 at 03:23

Ah, dear sister, please forgive my sounding impolite to you, or worse, for I did not mean what you posted was unbiblical! What I meant was that I simply printed the actual words from Colossians 3:1-17 that would make a list, without additions or commentary. I meant nothing more. My next post will have commentary, so I am not saying one is better, rather we pursue our posts asking how God wants it done – this time.
Every time in the love of Christ, David.

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robin claire
January 13th, 2013 at 02:20

Hi David,
I paraphrase a lot because I’m not able to memorize verses very well, or where they’re located – no matter how hard I try. I just remember the general gist of things The Bible talks about.
The blue lines were what the world “talks” about.
The red lines were what the Bible “talks” about.
I know these are paraphrases but these are Bible connected. I don’t think I got any of these things the Bible talks about, wrong. If I did, I would love for you to point them out to me. I want truth – no ego. I want to learn new stuff until the day I die.
Love to you my buddy,
robin

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nopew
January 13th, 2013 at 02:13

Yes, I did read it, of course. I didn’t refer to it (but I will link through your comment) because while it is right on, what I did was simply use the words of the Bible rather than people’s thoughts. I felt it was 2 different approaches. No slight intended!
“Above all, love one another”, and I gladly pass mine to you!

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robin claire
January 12th, 2013 at 23:13

Hi David
I wrote a post on something that, in a way, is like this. I don’t know if you read it or not.
http://robinclaire.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/opposites/
love you buddy,
robin

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nopew
January 12th, 2013 at 21:59

Certainly a challenge, eh?

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Joe Quatrone, Jr.
January 12th, 2013 at 13:49

Amen!

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