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“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on…” quote by Scotty Smith
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““Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Col. 3:12–14 NIV)””

Scotty Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Believers should embody compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love, forgiving others as God forgave them.

In simple terms: Live with compassion and love.

Key Takeaway

Practice forgiveness and love.

Themes

faith virtue forgiveness

Mood

hopeful serene

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church groups
  • family counseling
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

theology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you cultivate patience today?
  • What steps help you forgive?
A Different Perspective

Human frailty can hinder consistent practice.

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