Forgiveness and wisdom

Paul grounds compassion, humility, patience, and forgiveness in belonging to God's chosen and loved people. The Lord's forgiveness becomes the pattern for forgiving one another, and love binds these virtues together. Peace is meant to govern the life of the body, not conceal wrongdoing.

Put the Word into practice

Make one truthful, compassionate move toward peace without pretending harm did not happen.

Search the Scripture

What foundation does Paul give for these instructions before listing the virtues?

A prayerful response

Lord, clothe me with compassion and teach me to forgive as You have forgiven. Amen.