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Our
dog Oreo is a very attentive animal. If you don't mind that he has to give
a dog kiss to you every time you get around him, he is a very pleasant pet.
Oreo is always glad to see you. He always gets up to greet a person, doesn't
bark at people, although does seem to bark to them at times. He has doggy
virtues.
As a rule, humanity shares its ideas of virtues even across
cultural
boundaries, with few exceptions. For instance, it is virtuous everywhere
to
show loyalty and kindness. Christians should display special virtues. Paul
highlights some in the Colossian church people that are worth of pursuing.
Paul's list of virtues is capsulized in a three words.
Paul said, "We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
praying always for you, since we heard of your FAITH... .LOVE... HOPE"
(verses
3-5).
Faith is where we start our relationship with God. Without
faith, it is impossible to please him (Hebrews
11:6). Love was commanded by the Lord so the world would know we are
His disciples (John
13:35). And hope reminds us what is "laid up for (us) in heaven"
(Colossians
1:5)!
Are your virtues showing today? Do you so live that others
see Christ in you? You can, with the Lord's help.
All Scripture references are from the New American Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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~ Virtues
