An interesting take on some of the words in Ephesians 4:1-6 from Tim Lane:
Humility - The habit of looking at your own sin before looking at another's
Gentleness - Having your strengths bridled by the gospel, so that you empower others rather than seek to get power. One of the greatest expressions of humilty is the liberating act of giving encouragement to others.
Patience - How we respond to sins that are committed (often against us). The practice of forgiveness is a true mark of patience.
Forbearing love - Less about overlooking sin, but more about bearing with those annoyances and personality quirks that tend to bug us -- loving those people who are different and who live differently from us.
From: Peacemaker Ministry Blog
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