Put to Death the Things of the Flesh 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8…
Set Your Mind on Things Above Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.…
An Appearance of Wisdom Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to…
A Shadow of Things to Come Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. –…
Sorrowful Repentance Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while— yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you…
Humble Repentance Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and…
The Peace of God’s Word Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. – Psalm 119:165 The law, commands, and words of God are what we more commonly call: the Bible, God’s Word, or Holy Scripture. In our talking about peace this week, we have seen clearly…
The Lord Establishes Our Peace Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. – Isaiah 26:12 As we saw yesterday, as believers, we are called to be promoters of peace. In all that we do, through our character, integrity, words, and actions, we are to be people…
Be Promoters of Peace 17 An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. 18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the hearts of…
The Peace of Christ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. – Colossians 3:15 There is probably an unending list of things that can very easily rule in our hearts on any given day. Stress about a…