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The Purpose of Sacred Moments
Colossians 2:16-
“Therefore” is Paul’s connection to the previous passage.
Paul explains in verse 15 that the powers of this world could not separate us from a restored and redeemed relationship with God so therefore, neither should anyone else.
The NIV translates the next phrase as do not let anyone judge you.
The reciprical is also valid here, do not pass judgment on anyone.
Paul directs us to the obstalces of the faith that were dividing the church.
In the first century church, there was a clash between Gentile and Jewish believers.
There were many who still held very near to the laws of the Jewish faith and sought to impose the following of those laws on to other Christians.
They felt that to be a Christian one first had to be a Jew.
Paul returns the people of the source of their new found life, Christ himself.
Christ is the reason for our new position before God.
It has nothing to do with the practices of the day or the deeds or actions of the people.
The celebrations and sacraments are tools designed to turn our hearts to the Lord.
They have no power on their own.
The Deceit of Ego
Colossians 2:
Paul continues to call the chuch to guard themselves against things that would detract their focus on the Lord.
The next area of warning is the ego.
When our ego steps in, we become the head of our lives and not Christ.
Our lives become dictated by our power and ability.
We cannot hope for more than what we can accomplish.
We even become threatened by those around us because our position can not support their deeds.
When we become the focus of our walk with God, we will alienate others to lift ourselves up to be worthy of our salvation.
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Colossians 2:20-
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