If we want to be Christlike, we need to have Christian virtues that are flowing out of our life. We have looked at beliefd snd practices; now we will be looking at virtues.
The Christian beliefs deal with what we need to know. The Christian practices deal with what we need to do. The final area of consideration is Christian virtues, or what we need to be - the ultimate expression of Christlikeness. (pg. 79)
Here are the 10 virtues:
1. Joy
2. Peace
3. Faithfullness
4. Self-Control
5. Love
6. Patience
7. Goodness
8. Gentleness
9. Humility
10. Hope
It would be absolutely incredible if we as a family could live these out and it would be more amazing if we had a group of families whom wmbraced these with us and we had these as our goal for our community lifestyle.
We would not only have a different relationship with God and with each other but we would be making an impact on everyone's lives that we come in contact with on a daily basis.
The Series
Entry 1: Introduction to the Series and Book
Entry 2: Individualism
Entry 3: Five Characteristics of Community Around a Purpose
Entry 4: 10 Ancient Christian Beliefs
Entry 5: 10 Ancient Christian Practices
Entry 6: 10 Ancient Christian Virtues
Entry 7: Seven Functions of a Biblical Community
Entry 8: The 4 I's
Entry 9: 5 Characteristics of Community Around Common Place
Entry 10: Consumerism Mentality
Entry 11: 5 Characteristics of Community Around Possessions
Entry 12: Dreams of Community & Conclusion
The thoughts and writings on this blog are the thoughts of Jeff and do not necessarily represent the views of Grace First Parish of Russell and/or Lutheran Campus Ministry of Southwest Minnesota State University.
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