Anglican Devotional 15 October 2025 – The Ways Of The Truly Born Again

The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 15 October 2025 – The Ways Of The Truly Born Again

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TOPIC – The Ways Of The Truly Born Again

READ: Colossians 3:12-17 (NKJV)

12. Therefore, as [the] elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
13. bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also [must do.]
14. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
15. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17. And [whatever] you do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

THE MESSAGE:

Earlier in the chapter, Paul pointed out some of the practices of those who are not genuinely born-again, whose hearts are set on the earth and its worldly ways. In a similar way, our passage today explains to us that the ways of those who are truly born-again, are obviously different. The practices of heavenly-minded believers manifest themselves in much more admirable and commendable qualities. Note the following:

(i) They joyfully and sincerely clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience towards others.

(ii) They are quick to forgive, always remembering that they themselves are also beneficiaries of God’s mercy and forgiveness.

(iii) They seek for peace always, and are themselves at peace with all people and in all circumstances.

(iv) They are a thankful people, in all circumstances and at all times.

(v) They cherish the Gospel of Christ and are always affected by it, and they also seize every opportunity to use their gifts and talents to build up others in Christ.

(vi) They are always motivated to do all for Christ’s glory and for Christ alone.

(vii) Their hearts are always ruled and motivated by the love of Christ.

Does this picture reflect your life as a Christian? If not, do something about it.

PRAYER: Lord, may the virtues of the Christ life find expression in my life, Amen!