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Introduction
What exactly does it mean to “live for Jesus?” Paul helps us understand that many of us struggle with what it means.
Today we are in Colossians chapter 3. Paul is going to help us understand what it means to live for Jesus!
Colossians 3:1-4
It all begins with what we set our minds on, and where we set our minds.
Set your minds on things above.
We are to set our minds on heavenly things rather than earthly things.
Colossians 3:5-
Put to death whatever belongs to our earthly nature
Paul tells us we are to put to death everything that belongs tor our sinful nature.
The first list that he gives us begins with sexual desires.
Sexual immorality
The Greek word porneia—meaning any kind of sex other than how God said sex was to be used.
Impurity
This would be a wider perversion of sexual passion.
Lust
The Greek word pathos—uncontrollable passions.
Evil Desires
This has the idea of illicit cravings to pursue evil.
Greed
This is coveting or deeply wanting what does not belong to you.
Idolatry
Paul says that these five things are forms of idolatry.
Idolatry is turning to anything other than God for satisfaction—trusting in earthly satisfaction to fulfill what only God can fulfill.
Because of man’s idolatry God’s wrath is coming!
We used to walk in these ways
The misuse of sex in our world should not shock us, that is what the ungodly do.
However, what what should shock us is how many “followers of Jesus” are actually wrapped up in these actions.
That should never be!
There are some other issues that should also be removed from our lives.
Paul gives us a second list, which involves speech.
Anger
A settled attitude of hostility—in other words always hostile.
Rage
Verbal outbursts of evil passions.
Malice
Is ill will towards others.
It is a vicious disposition that results in hurting those around them.
Slander
This refers to injurious, malicious speech.
Filthy language
Speech that is filthy, disgraceful, and dishonorable.
Lying
This refers to deceptive, distorting, and untruthful speech.
Christ is all and in all!
Paul reminds us that all of us—no matter what our background is, or where we started—It is Christ in us!
No matter where we start.
No matter who we are.
All of us are supposed to live differently.
Colossians 3:12-
Clothe Yourselves with:
Compassion
A show of sensitivity to those suffering and in need.
Kindness
This shows itself as a sweet disposition and thoughtful interpersonal dealings.
Humility
This is having a realistic view of oneself.
Gentleness
Not behaving harshly, arrogantly, or self-assertively but with consideration for others.
Patience
This is the quality of self-restraint, and long-suffering.
Bearing with each other
Forbearing—Putting up with others and enduring discomfort.
Forgiveness
Not holding a grudge or grievance against others.
Love
This is once again the Greek word agape.
Loving without expecting anything in return, and/or doing what is best for another person.
Paul tells us that Love (agape) is put on lost, because it holds all the others together.
Colossians 3:15 -17
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In these next few verses we are given four imperatives—or commands:
Let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts
The hallmark of all followers of Jesus is that we should be ruled by the peace of Jesus!
Be Thankful
We are to have an attitude of gratitude—always being thankful!
Let the word of Christ dwell richly in us
We see the word of Jesus dwelling in us it becomes a permanent part of our lives.
This happens as we study, meditate, memorize, and apply the words of Jesus to our hearts.
Then we can teach and admonish those around us in how we ought to live.
As we teach and admonish we begin develop an attitude of singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs filled with gratitude (thanksgiving) in your hearts!
Doing everything in the name of Jesus our Lord
Everything we do is to be done to love and please Jesus!
Give Thanks
Three times in these last three verses Paul tells us to express thanks.
At the end of verse 15 we’re told “and be thankful.”
Then at the end of verse 16 were told to sing “with gratitude in your hearts to God.”
And finally, in verse 17 we are told “giving thanks to God the Father . .
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In everything we do—all day, all night no matter what is going on we are to be thankful.
Why?
Because Jesus Christ is working in us, through us, and around us!
So What?
Today, it is really a “So Where” question.
Where is your heart set?
It is set on the things of this earth?
Or is your heart set on heaven?
This morning I want to encourage us to set our minds on things above.
Life here on this earth is short.
In fact, none of us a guaranteed another minute.
So only what we do for Jesus will last forever!
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