Grade 12 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Sunday School Curriculum Grade 12
That we ―put on love, which is the bond of perfection‖ and love as a virtue is the peak of all
virtues since they all arise out of it. Because God is love, therefore he who loves is born of
God and is able to live in the light.
That ―the peace of God rule‖ in the hearts. He gives peace, which is unlike that of the world.
Rather, it is a peace that passes all understanding. It protects our thoughts and hearts and
keeps them in Jesus Christ.
That we be ―thankful‖ in order to progress in virtue and obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ. A
life of thankfulness is necessary.
That the Word of God lives richly in our hearts ―singing with grace‖ to the Lord. This is the
sign of a fulfilled life where the Word is active and thereby achieving inner renewal (the
words I speak to you are spirit and life).
That we surrender our lives totally and completely to the Lord ―Whatever you do in word or
deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus... Let God be all in all‖.
This constitutes the life pattern of true children of God. They do not claim anything as their own
yet; they have been bought by the precious Blood in order to glorify God in their lives. He has died so
that the living do not live for themselves in the future, but rather live for Him who died and rose for
them.
Applications:
Examine yourself carefully. Then undertake one of the following exercises:
Do I always aspire to heavenly matters?
Do I crucify the passions of the flesh through grace?
Am I filled with love, which is the way to perfection?
Am I constantly and sincerely thankful and singing praise to the Lord?
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