Section 3
is righteous." This refers to what is right (not just) before God and man. Doing what is right is another governing aspect related to the living of Christ.
WHATEVER IS PURE
The word pure in the expression "whatever is pure" means single in intention and action, with out any mixture. To be pure in this way is to have no pretense. Purity is also a governing aspect of the life that lives Christ.
WHATEVER IS LOVELY
Yet another governing aspect of such a life is "whatever is lovely." The word "lovely" means lovable, agreeable, endearing.
WHATEVER IS WELL-SPOKEN OF
Next Paul goes on to mention "whatever is well-spoken of." This means whatever is of good repute, renowned, attractive, winning, and gra cious. The Greek word means sounding well.
In verse 8 Paul does not mention kindness, patience, or holiness. Instead, he mentions six items which are governing aspects of a life that lives Christ. If we live Christ, we shall surely have a life that is an expression of all these aspects. In