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Sins
vs. Signs of Love |
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Sins of Sexual Attitude and Behavior |
Sins of Speech |
Signs of Love |
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Shameful desires |
Anger |
Mercy |
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Sexual sin |
Malicious behavior |
Kindness |
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Impurity |
Slander |
Humility |
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Lust |
Dirty language |
Gentleness |
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Greed |
Lying |
Patience |
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Forgiveness |
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In Colossians 3:5 Paul tells us to put to death the things found in list 1. In 3:8, 9 he tells us to rid ourselves of the things found in list 2. In 3:12, 13 we're told to practice the things found in list 3. List 1 deals with sins of sexual attitudes and behavior—they are particularly destructive because of what they do to destroy any group or church. List 2 deals with sins of speech—these are the relationship breakers. List 3 contains the relationship builders, which we are to express as members of Christ's body. |
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