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Positives in the Christian Life
Last week we dealt with the negatives in the Christian life.
That is, those behaviors that do not belong in a mature follower of Jesus’ life.
Like, don’t go to bed mad, don’t take what’s not yours, and don’t engage in worthless or corrupt communications.
Today, let’s glean some positives from the same text.
So, what’s the first thing we see?
Let the Holy Spirit Renew Your Thoughts and Attitudes (23)
A. When we trust Christ, we are made new in the attitude of our minds.
We are no longer futile in our thinking, darkened in our understanding, and ignorant (vv.
18-19)
B. These are not commands, for the construction here (and in the parallel text Col. 3:9-10) is not imperative.
They are facts that followers of Jesus have learned.
We are new people in Christ, and because of that we can no longer live as those without Christ live.
Salvation is a crisis that leads to a process.
Through Christ, once and for all, we have been given a new position in His new creation, but day by day, we must by faith appropriate what He has given us.
The Word of God renews the mind as we surrender our all to Him (Rom.
12:1–2).
“Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy Word is truth” (John 17:17).
As the mind understands the truth of God’s Word, it is gradually transformed by the Spirit, and this renewal leads to a changed life.
Physically, you are what you eat, but spiritually, you are what you think.
“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” (Prov.
23:7).
This is why it is important for us as Christians to spend time daily meditating on the Word, praying, and fellowshipping with Christ.
Put on Your New Nature (24)
A. The follower of Jesus is a paradox
We have a potential for failure.
We have our old nature that never leaves us as long as we live.
B. We also have the Holy Spirit residing in us.
This places unlimited power at our disposal for victory.
Are you having trouble saying no to temptation?
Praying for victory in some area of your life?
Understand this, as a redeemed follower of Jesus...
“You are not fighting for victory - you are fighting from victory.
This battle has already been won.”
We actually have become a participant or partaker of divine nature.
As such, Jesus is able to live through us.
(Gal.
2:20)
Think about this…We have the power that raised Jesus from the dead coursing through us.
We already have all we need for living a victorious life.
Next...
Work Hard So You Can Give to Those in Need (28)
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Here is a unique purpose for working.
B. As we see in this verse, a Christian shouldn’t steal.
But instead, work in order to give to the needy.
A thief takes from others for his own benefit, whereas a follower of Jesus is to work, doing something useful with his own hands for the purpose of sharing with those in need.
This is true Christian charity.
C. Work has many benefits.
It provides for our material needs.
It gives us something useful to do (something that is beneficial to us and others).
It enables us to help others materially.
A lazy Christian robs himself, others, and God.
Of course, Paul was not writing to believers who could not work because of handicaps, but with those who would not work.
And lastly...
Be Kind to One Another (32)
A. If we are not very kind, we are not very spiritual.
B. This is kindness that results in being tender to the needs of others.
C.
This is a kindness that makes it easy to forgive.
D. This is kindness that demonstrates the love of Jesus to others.
Conclusion:
A. We are to be different… Mature… Ready for Responsibility.
B. We are to be effective in serving others as Jesus lives through us.
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