The Clothes of God

Put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering. (Colossians 3:12)

Ken Robinson, who is not a pastor, at one times served as a police officer. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform than when he was off duty..... Something about the badge gained him instant respect and authority. He was often addressed as "Sir." When he told people something, they believed him. And when he gave an order, they were quick to obey. Robinson concluded, "I guess the clothes made the differenc. And in uniform, I acted with more confidence."

Paul told followers of Christ to put on a new uniform..... In place of anger, wrath, slander, dirty language, and lies, we are to put on mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love.