God demands that we live separate from sin—1 John 2:15–17. Jesus spoke of serving two masters—Matthew 6:24. The Christian does not lose the power to sin—he loses the desire to sin!
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11 Separation
Colossians 3:1–17
God demands that we live separate from sin—1 John 2:15–17. Jesus spoke of serving two masters—Matthew 6:24. The Christian does not lose the power to sin—he loses the desire to sin!
1. SEPARATION MEANS SURRENDER—vv. 1–3
2. SEPARATION MEANS SANCTIFICATION—vv. 5–11
3. SEPARATION MEANS SHOWING—vv. 12–17
Notice these promises concerning holy living: Hebrews 12:14; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 6:17; 1 Timothy 5:22. The Bible warns of playing with fire—Proverbs 6:27–28. If we do not live holy upon earth, we will feel out of place in heaven.1
1 Pentz, C. M. (1972). 150 Expository Sermon Outlines (pp. 16–17). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.
