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August 30, 2016 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=10&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> Read: Colossians 3:12-17 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=7&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> Bible in a Year: Psalms 129-131; 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=9&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=6&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. —Colossians 3:12 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=16&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> A few years before he became the 26th U.S. president (1901-1909), Theodore Roosevelt got word that his oldest son, Theodore Jr., was ill. While his son would recover, the cause of Ted’s illness hit Roosevelt hard. Doctors told him that *he* was the cause of his son’s illness. Ted was suffering from “nervous exhaustion,” having been pressed unmercifully by Theodore to become the “fighter” hero-type he himself had not been during his own frail childhood. Upon hearing this, the elder Roosevelt made a promise to relent: “Hereafter I shall never press Ted either in body or mind.” The father was true to his word. From then on he paid close attention to how he treated his son—the very same son who would one day bravely lead the landing of Allied soldiers on Utah Beach in World War II. God has entrusted each of us with influence in the lives of others. We have a deep responsibility in those relationships, not only to spouses and children, but to friends, employees, and customers. The temptation to press too hard, to demand too much, to force progress, or to orchestrate success can lead us to harm others even when we don’t realize it. For this very reason, followers of Christ are urged to be patient and gentle with one another (Col. 3:12). Since Jesus, the Son of God, came in humility, how can we withhold such kindness from one another? —Randy Kilgore *What kind of expectations do you have of the people in your life—at home and at work? Think about the influence you might have on others. How can you reflect more of the character of Jesus?* What God does for us we should do for others. *INSIGHT:* Most scholars believe the apostle Paul wrote Colossians from a Roman prison cell around ad 60, about the same time he wrote Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon. Paul seems to have had two primary purposes for writing this letter to the church at Colossae. First, he wanted the Colossian believers to know that Christ is superior to all human accomplishments, philosophies, and angelic beings. Second, he longed for these dear saints to experience freedom from the moralistic regulations and religious systems that enslaved them. Dennis Moles Share With Your Friends <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=14&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> Featured Video <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=8&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> [image: Our Daily Bread Ministries] <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=10&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family. To read today's *Our Daily Bread* online visit www.odb.org <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=12&ms=MjYzNTc3NTIS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODY0OTIyNjUzS0&mt=1&rt=0> . Copyright © 2016, Our Daily Bread Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI 49555 USA. Written permission must be obtained from Our Daily Bread Ministries for any further posting or distribution. Scriptures taken from Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved. -- -- USE INCREDIMAIL ONLY IN THIS GROUP NO NUDITY ALLOWED --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "fiftiesoldiesmusicgroup" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to fiftiesoldiesmusicgroup+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
