Scripture Writing Plan on Garments of Grace | 31 Best Bible Verses Becoming like Christ

Viktor E. Frankl, a Nazi Death Camp survivor, once said, “Everything can be taken away from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.”

If you’re anything like me, this shelter-in-place has proven what a challenge this quote truly is. With feelings of being trapped, agitations arise and frustrations fester – sometimes, towards those you adore most. I pray these verses clothe you in the love, compassion, gentleness, and the forgiveness of Christ.

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God’s Children Are Clothed in Compassion and Kindness

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 1 Peter 3:8
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians 3:12
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3

You Are Christ’s Letter To The Broken – Do You Make People Want To Read?

Children of God Wear Gentleness

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. Colossians 4:5-6
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5
Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. Titus 3:1-2
But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11

God’s Dearly Loved Treasures Dress in Humility

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Romans 12:16
The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6

Patience Is a Virtue of One Who is Clothed in Christ’s Righteousness

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:1-2
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25
You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. James 5:8-9
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6

Becoming Like Christ – Forgiveness Looks Good on You

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14
And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.” Mark 11:25
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37

You might also benefit from this post with 6 steps to help you forgive someone who has hurt you.

Bearing With One Another Out of Love

But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? 1 John 3:17
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. Romans 12:10
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14

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