17 Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the Name of the Master, Jesus, thanking (praising) God the Father every step of the way.
Colossians 3:17 (The Message Bible).
Everything we do or say should be done to obey, honor, and please the Lord Jesus Christ. Even more, we should give thanks or praise to God the Father through Jesus Christ in everything we do. To the world, Christians represent Jesus! As a representative of Jesus Christ, Christians must live and act like Him and be fully devoted and dependent upon Jesus Christ as our Savior. So, let everyone make a goal of living a Christ-centered life that honors Jesus Christ and gives thanksgiving to God the Father. The Apostle Paul gives Christians instructions on how to live like Jesus Christ:
“… clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful” (Colossians 3:12-15).
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