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Introduction
The imagery used in this passage is that of putting on clothes.
Throughout the history of the world and across the globe, clothing has been developed to fit the environment or occasion.
Matt, who is a fireman, wears clothing designed to protect them from fire and heat.
It is not designed for running or for fashion.
When you watch any sporting event or pursue a hobby, there will be a wardrobe that helps the participant perform in that activity.
It is the same in the Christian life.
The new man has a wardrobe.
The new man has clothing appropriate to its activities.
The attire of the new man is the person and character Christ.
PRAYER
Wearing the new man is a necessary resolve
Put on then - middle clothe oneself with
Imperative - The mood that normally expresses a command, therefore not an expression of reality but possibility and volition.
However, there are consequences to not obeying the commandments of God.
Wearing the new man fits the people of God
God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved
This set of descriptions of the true people of God is extremely controversial.
The Apostle is taking language that was used to describe the nation of Israel and applying them to an audience that is primarily Gentile.
God’s chosen ones – eklectoi - of the basis of salvation in God’s calling people to belong to himself elect, Referring to those who are effectively called unto salvation,
Holy - as human beings belonging to God saints, God’s people, believers, those that have been set apart for salvation and usefulness to God.
Beloved – the one loved by God, indicating a direction of the will and finding one’s joy in something or someone.
Wearing the new man is to be moved like Jesus
Compassionate hearts- literally this phrase is the “bowels of mercy”, bowels is the inward parts and mercy is sympathy, pity, is the compassion which one shows for the sufferings of others
Illustration: Why would the Paul use the phrase “bowels of mercy” to describe an activity and we translate it Compassionate hearts?
Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach?
Have you ever like someone so much you got sick to your stomach when you were around them? Have you ever been so excited that your heart was racing but you were sitting still?
The Greeks connected strong emotion to the way our bodies reacted in these types of situations, therefore it makes perfect sense.
Christian, don’t you want to be like Jesus?
You see someone acting out the sinful lifestyle in front of you, think of Jesus who was moved with compassion.
Wearing the new man is to be gracious like Jesus
Kindness - as a gracious attitude goodness, the opposite is severity
Christian, don’t you want to be like Jesus?
When someone ridicules you, treats you harshly, annoys you or disrespects you or disregards you and there is the temptation to retaliate.
Think of Jesus and return their insult with graciousness.
Wearing the new man is to be lowly like Jesus
Humility - as a quality of voluntary submission and unselfishness humility, self-effacement, opposite of pride or arrogance
Christian, don’t you want to be like Jesus?
When you are tempted to win an argument for the purpose of being right and exalting yourself, put on lowliness instead and honor the other person.
Seek to be the one that notices the good in others and promotes others.
Wearing the new man is to be gentle like Jesus
Meekness - as a quality of gentle friendliness gentleness, meekness (as strength that accommodates to another’s weakness), consideration
Christian, don’t you want to be like Jesus?
You see or hear of someone hurting physically or emotionally, remember the gentleness of your Savior and seek to use your strength to help or accommodate them.
Wearing the new man is to be long-suffering like Jesus
Patience - as a state of emotional quietness in the face of unfavorable circumstances patience, long-suffering;
Christian, don’t you want to be like Jesus?
When there is a difficult situation in your life, don’t be tempted to complain and belly-ache.
Entrust yourself to the One who cares for you and has ordained this trial to make you more like Jesus.
Practical Application
“I Want to be More Like Jesus” – Keith Green
As each day passes by, I feel my love run dry.
I get so weary, worn, And tossed around in the storm.
Well I'm blind to others needs, And I'm tired of planting seeds.
I seem to have a wealth, Of so many thoughts about myself.
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus.
I want to, I need to, be more like Him.
Our Father's will was done, By giving us His Son, Who paid the highest cost, To point us to the cross.
And when I think of Him, Taking on the whole world's sin, I take one look at me, Compared to what I'm called to be.
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus.
I want to, I need to, be more like Him.
Remember, there's no greater love, Than to lay down your life for a friend.
The end of all my prayers, Is to care like my Lord cares.
My one and only goal, His image in my soul Yes my weakness is revealed, When by His stripes I'm healed.
He's faithful and He's true, To complete the work he begins in you.
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus.
I want to, I need to, be more like Him.
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