1. PORTRAITS OF A CHRISTIAN
Romans 12
v. 1- living sacrifice acceptable to God
v. 2- not conformed to world but transformed by renewal of the mind (study).
v. 2- living proof of what is good, acceptable and perfect will of God.
v. 3- not arrogant.
vs needs other brethren
v. 9- abhors evil, cleaves to good
v. 10- loves in every way; puts others over self
v.11- not lazy, rejoicing; patient in troubles; always prayerful
v not vindictive; honest;
v tried to live peaceably with all; not looking for vengeance
v. 21- is not overcome of evil but overcomes evil with good.

2. Philippians 3 & 4 V. 1- rejoices in the Lord
V. 2- watchful of harmful things
V not living in the past- reaching for things in the future; pressing on to the mark of heaven
v. 20- fellowship with heavenly things, spiritually minded.
4:1- joy to know; longed for by the faithful
4:4- joyful
4: 8- thinks on wholesome things and rejoices.
4: know how to be happy with little or much
4:13- depends on the Lord to help him do all things

3. Colossians 3 V. 1- seeks things above V. 2- affections on things above
V. 3- life is covered up by Christ
V. 5- puts to death self and the flesh
Vs puts off: anger; wrath; malice; blasphemy; filthy talk out of the mouth includes gossip; not a liar; has put off the old man of sin

4. Colossians 3 & 4 V. 10- is a changed new man in Christ
V. 12- merciful; kind; humble in mind; meek; long-suffering; forbearing; forgiving of others; if has a quarrel he is ready to resolve it; puts on love (the bond of perfection); has peace of God in his heart
Vs. 17- does all (word and deeds) acts only by authority of God.
V godly wife (submits); godly husband (loves wife- not bitter toward them); obedient children; godly father; godly worker- wants to please God not men
V. 23- does all he does with all his heart to please the Lord not men; in view of God giving the reward not men.
4:2-5- prayerful; watchful; thankful; looking for openings to teach the gospel to others.
4:6- mature in speech knowing how to answer all men.