Matthew 15:1-11

May 5, 2019

Matthew 15:1-11

Preacher: Bill Bottger

Series: Matthew

Passage: Matthew 15:1-11

Service Type: Sunday Morning

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When we choose to follow Jesus he sets before us characteristics and attitudes He would like us to develop. Those who conform to the world possess traits such as pride, impatience, bitterness and disunity just to name a few but believers should cultivate distinctives that separate us from the world. Paul writes a list of qualities we can acquire through the power of God’s Spirit in Colossians 3:12, “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 whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” We should make an effort and examine ourselves from time to time and determine if we possess the virtues that Paul lists. If you find yourself falling short ask for God’s help, He will be sure to provide what you need. Something to think about…