Colossian 3:23 " I'm doing it with a Spirit of Excellence "

Colossians 3:23 CSB

23 Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people,

“ I’m doing it with a Spirit of Excellence “

As christian

Men, Women, Boys & Girl

Our life

should represent God

At all times

And in all places

Now on the flip side

We’re not PERFECT

We will come short

Of the glory of God

But

Every second, minute, hour & day

We should strive

With everything

That’s within us

To please God

The Apostle Paul

What Is It About?

The Theme: Completion in Christ. The emphasis is on the eminence and sufficiency of Christ as the believer’s completeness in Christ.

Why Was It Written?

The various purposes for which the letter was written can be inferred from the text. (1) Paul desired to show the Colossians their completeness in Christ (chap. 1); (2) he wanted to lead believers into spiritual maturity (2:1–17); (3) his design was to counter the Gnostic-like, legalistic, mystical heresy in the church (2:18–23); (4) he desired to teach about our new life in Christ (3:1–4:6); (5) he wanted to inform them about his state of affairs (4:7–18).

The Christian Duties

Colossians 3:1–25

I. THE SURRENDER—vv. 1–3

II. THE SANCTIFICATION—vv. 5–11

III. THE SINCERITY—vv. 12–17

IV. THE SERVICE—vv. 18–25

“ I’m doing it with a Spirit of Excellence “

I.THE SURRENDER—vv. 1–3

1.Longing—

v. 1. Since we have been buried in baptism, but rising to walk in newness of life.

We seeks heavenly things.

1.Longing—

2.Love—v. 2. Love for God and heavenly things. Having our affection on heavenly things.

Note: In trying times when you love God you don’t seek RELIEF you seek God’s

PRESENCE

1.Longing—

2.Love

3.Lost—v. 3. Lost, or hid in Christ.

Note: “Hidden” implies both concealment and safety; both invisibility and security.

“ I’m doing it with a Spirit of Excellence “

II. THE SANCTIFICATION—vv. 5–11

1.Cleansing—v. 5. Cleansing our lives and actions. We must practice holiness.

2.Corruption—vv. 6–7. God’s judgment comes upon those guilty of the sins in v. 5.

3.Complete—v. 8. The Christian has put off all sin. After salvation, practice holiness.

4.Control—vv. 9–11. Put on Christ when we put off the old man. We live and act like

Christ.

“ I’m doing it with a Spirit of Excellence “

III.THE SINCERITY—vv. 12–17

1.Pardon—vv. 12–13. Note the habits of a Christian in these verses. We must practice these daily.

Colossians 3:12-13 ESV

12 “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts,

kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has

a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you

also must forgive.”

2.Peace—vv. 14–15. Allowing love to guide your life. When love guides, you cannot go

wrong!

Note: The bible command us to Love but you can NOT LIKE someone but Love them,

that means you still show Christ to them by your actions

Note: PEACE with God — PEACE of God — PEACE with others

3.Praise—v. 16. When God’s Word dwells in us, there will be worship, psalms and praise.

4.Purpose—v. 17. Whatever you do, do it unto the Lord.

“ I’m doing it with a Spirit of Excellence “

IV. THE SERVICE—vv. 18–25

1.Home—vv. 18–21. Wives submitting to husband—v. 18. Husbands loving wives—v. 19.

Fathers not provoking the children—v. 20.

2.Heartily—vv. 22–25. Whatever we do, we do it heartily unto the Lord. Christians

should always put their whole heart in whatever they do. This is a good sign of

Christianity.

“ I’m doing it with a Spirit of Excellence “

Colossians 3:23-24 ESV

23 “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

1st Your Work

Colossians 3:23 CSB

23 Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people,

Note:heart[s] (lit., “out of the soul,” i.e., genuine and from within, not merely by outward pretense)

2nd Your Worship

Colossians 3:23 CSB

23 Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people,

3rd Your Wages

Colossians 3:24 CSB

24 knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:10 ESV

10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

Ephesians 6:7–8 CSB

7 Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to people, 8 knowing that whatever good each one does, slave or free, he will receive this back from the Lord.