Paul Explains How Believers Should Live

Colossians 3:8–17
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Victorious

All men everywhere should obey the laws of God. But believers have an even greater responsibility: to live victorious lives before the Father in heaven (v. 12). Paul explains how believers should live:

Towards one another (verses 12-14).
1. With “bowels of compassion.” Speak from the heart.
2. With “kindness.” Eph. 4:32 says, “Be ye kind one to another.”
3. With “humbleness of mind.” Humility is not thinking poorly of one’s self but having a proper attitude of one’s self.
4. With “meekness.” Meekness is not weakness but instead it is power under control.
5. With “long-suffering.” Putting up with provoking circumstances without retaliating.
6. With “forbearance.” Being able to “hold up.”
7. With “forgiveness.” Holding no grudges.
8. With “love.” Ruling our lives.
Towards God (vv. 15-17).
1. Allowing His peace to reign in your hearts (v.15).
2. Dwelling in the His Word (v. 16).
3. Doing everything in Jesus’ name (v. 17).

Warren Wiersbe says, “Just as the marriage ceremony sets apart a man and a woman for each other exclusively, so salvation sets the believer apart exclusively for Jesus Christ. Would it not be horrible to see the groom run off with the maid of honor at the end of the wedding? It is just as horrible to contemplate the Christian living for the world and the flesh.”

Application

In a few minutes, a person can disgrace a name that it has taken years to build. I want to be on guard to the point that there is never anything in my life that would bring disgrace to His name?

Colossians 3:8-17 (English Standard Version)

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