My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q10. What other Christ-like virtues will be seen in a Christian’s behavior?

Picture: Q10. What other Christ-like virtues will be seen in a Christian’s behavior? JTLD 270.1

Jesus came to deliver us from the vicious cycle of sin and death and establish a cycle of righteousness and life. Here are some practical ideas of what His love will look like within the context of human relationships. JTLD 270.2

• Integrity. The virtue of integrity consists of character, attitudes, actions, and words that stand in complete harmony with truth and reality. A person of integrity will be honest. His or her speech will be true, pure, and free from profanity or verbal abuse.
• Courage. When obedience to God’s commandments calls for a course of action different from the world’s, the Holy Spirit gives us the courage and fortitude necessary to persevere, even under great pressure. Our courage will grow as we resist temptations and face trials through faith in Jesus.
• Forgiveness. This is the only way to restore broken relationships or eliminate resentment against someone who has wronged us. Genuine forgiveness cannot be conjured up by willpower; it is a gift of God gained through prayer. As Jesus has forgiven us, we must forgive others.

• Bible Discovery: Matthew 6:14, 15; John 1:12, 13; 3:16; 8:44; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Colossians 3:12, 13
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Education, p. 57.3; Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 336.2