Character Reference

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If someone were to give you a character reference, what would it include? 

Take a look at Colossians 1:7-8 and 4:12 to see what the Apostle Paul had to say about Epaphras:

Paul calls Epaphras

  • “Beloved.” He was precious, admired, treasured, cared about, respected…

  • Bond servant. He was a person who was willing to perform a service because of his love for his master.

  • Faithful. Epaphras could always be counted on.

  • Encourager. Epaphras would tell another, “You can do this, by God’s grace.”

  • Prayer warrior. He took prayer seriously and earnestly.

  • Caring. He saw others’ needs, put them above his own and attended to them.

Perhaps you’re like me – you would like to latch onto those character qualities for your own life. How can we do that? The answer lies in Romans 12:1-2 and I Corinthians 6:19-20. Read them – and then let God rule!