06/11/2026
thursday's Scripture reading colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. in verse 12 this is (your Identity). because christians are chosen by God, holy (set apart), and dearly loved, they are called to "clothe" themselves in virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. it also instructs believers to live out their new identity in Christ by intentionally adopting His (Christ's) character. paul uses the metaphor of "clothing" oneself with virtues like compassion, kindness, and patience, and commanding followers to forgive others exactly as Jesus forgave them. ππππ