08/09/2022
Title: Things To Leave For Holy Living
Text: Colossians 3:5-17
Introduction: Apostle Paul counseled the Colossians on what they should live and what they should forsake for holy living.
I. What To LEAVE
1. Bad WORKS in life
*verses 5-7, (they must put to an END whatever belongs to their EARTHLY nature)
"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived."
2. Bad WORDS in speech
*verses 8-9, (they must get rid of filthy LANGUAGE from their LIPS)
"But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices."
II. What To LIVE
1. Good WORKS in life
*verses 10-14, (they have to put on the NEW self which is NOW renewed in the LIKENESS of the LORD)
"And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Therefore, as Godās chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
2. God's WORK among them
*verse 15, (let the PEACE of Christ becomes the PRECEPT in their hearts)
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful."
3. God's WORD in teaching
*verse 16a, (let the WORD of Christ dwell in them richly as they teach and admonish each other with all WISDOM)
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom."
4. God's WORTH in worship
*verses 16b-17, (they should SING psalms, hymns, and SPIRITUAL songs with GRATITUDE in their hearts to GOD)
"And as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.'
Conclusion: God has called us to destroy the WORKS of evil in this WORLD. But how can we do that if we are still united with the DEVIL in DOING bad things? Let us PUT OFF the old life and PUT ON the new life for successful Christian living.