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This is exactly the opposite description of<br />

what should be said about a pastor or even a<br />

Christian.<br />

Instead, a person should be able to say, “That<br />

man [woman] is such a wonderful person. He is<br />

so kind, gracious, humble and easy to get along.<br />

He is always reaching out to others, serving<br />

them, taking the back seat (or even giving up<br />

his seat) so <strong>that</strong> others can be cared for; he is<br />

the last one to be served and the first one to<br />

graciously give a kind word of encouragement<br />

and minister to others, even though he may be<br />

suffering himself.”<br />

In Colossians 3:12-13, Paul says, “So, as<br />

those who have been chosen of God, holy and<br />

beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness,<br />

humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with<br />

one another, and forgiving each other, whoever<br />

has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord<br />

forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these<br />

things put on love, which is the perfect bond of<br />

unity” (nasb).<br />

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