A True Disciple

gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person ” (Col 4:6). Set an example in life, that is, in your conduct— in how you behave daily. Interact with others in a way that demonstrates God ’ s love and concern for them. As we live in devotion to God, the fruit of the Spirit should emanate from us as Paul describes it in Galatians 5:22, 23. Our life should be lived in such a way that brings glory to God in all that we do. Paul writes, “ So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God ” (1 Cor 10:31). Set an example in love . “ Agape ” is the Greek word Paul uses here for love. It refers to divine love, or love that God prefers. It is expressed in our devotion to God in worship and our adoration of Him. It is reflected to others as we communicate His wonderful love to them. It is a selfless love that puts others above ourselves. It is expressed by showing affection and sympathy, by walking in humility, and not grasping for things for ourselves. It is spoken of in 1 Corinthians chapter 13 as love that “ never fails. ”

Set an example in faith . Faith as the writer of Hebrews describes it—that “ He (God) is and that

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