Colossians 3

1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:

7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.

8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.

19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Teachings

Jesus At The Center

Jesus must remain at the center of the believer's life, desires, worship, and surrender.

Living From Your Identity in Christ

Believers are called to understand their new life in Christ and live according to the identity they have received in Him.

Walk as Children of God

Those who belong to God are called to live as His children, reflecting His character through the way they walk and love others.

Do All in the Name of the Lord Jesus

Believers are called to let the name of Jesus shape everything they say and do, living in a way that honors Him.

Doing All Things In Love

God calls believers to express love through the ordinary things they do and to let love shape their actions toward others.

Guard Your Heart From Bitterness

Believers are called to put away bitterness, anger, and malice and respond to others with kindness, forgiveness, and love.

Keeping Your Mind In Christ

A mind that remains fixed upon the Lord finds strength, stability, and peace through every season of life.

Leave the Past Behind

God calls His people to stop living in former hurts, failures, and circumstances and to move forward in the life He has given them.

Leaving The Old Life Behind

Following Christ requires leaving behind the old ways of life that hinder faithful obedience.

Renewing The Mind

God transforms believers by renewing their minds through His Word, enabling them to see life from His perspective.

Renewing The Mind Through God's Word

God's Word renews the mind and brings transformation by exposing wrong patterns and leading believers into truth.

The Works Of The Flesh

The works of the flesh must be recognized and rejected as believers learn to walk according to the Spirit.

Walking In Forgiveness

Believers are called to release resentment, forgive those who have wronged them, and respond to others with the mercy they have received from God.

Walking In Forgiveness And Peace

Believers are called to forgive others, reject strife, and pursue peace as children of God.

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus

Spiritual stability comes from focusing on Christ above circumstances.

God's Storehouse Is the Heart

God places His Word, wisdom, and spiritual treasures within the heart, making it a source of life and influence.

Guarding Your Inner Vision

Believers must guard their inner vision by fixing their hearts upon God's truth rather than the influences of the world.

Single-Minded Faith

Faith remains wholly focused upon God, allowing His truth to shape every thought, decision, and direction of life.

Forgiveness Breaks Bondage

Scripture calls believers to forgive others as they have been forgiven by God.

Anchored In God's Word

Believers become established through the wilderness by anchoring themselves in what God has spoken rather than depending upon their own solutions.

Deny the Flesh

Believers are called to walk according to the Spirit rather than the desires of the flesh.

The Spiritual Mind

A spiritual mind is shaped by the Holy Spirit and focused on God's truth rather than the desires of the flesh.

Walking In Love

God calls His people to walk in love, reflecting His character in their relationship with Him and with others.

Know Your Position In Christ

Knowing our position in Christ changes how we understand ourselves and face spiritual opposition.

Feed Your Spirit

Spiritual growth requires giving attention to what shapes your inner life and directing your life toward the things of God.

Repentance Requires a Changed Life

Biblical repentance involves turning to God and producing a life that reflects that change.

Build on Christ with Work That Endures

Jesus Christ is the only foundation for the Christian life, and believers must take care how they build upon Him because their work will be tested.

Fire That Tests Our Work

Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian life, and believers must take care how they build upon Him because their work will be tested.

Preparing For The Evil Day

God prepares His people through daily fellowship with Him so they are strengthened for seasons of testing.

Put Off the Old and Walk in God's Ways

God removed Joshua's filthy garments, caused his iniquity to pass from him, and called him to walk in His ways and keep His charge.

Reject Mediocrity

Believers are called to pursue spiritual maturity and faithfully develop the gifts and opportunities God has given them.

Prepare Yourself For What God Entrusts

Faithful stewardship requires believers to be prepared to handle what is entrusted to them.

Worship Is How You Live

Worship is more than singing or outward expression; it is expressed through the way a believer lives before God.

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