Colossians 3:1-25 &

Colossians 3:14 NIV

[1] (Since, then, you have been raised

Ref *Colossians 2:12 NIV

[1 2] having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. Verse 1 cont.

set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. [2] Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. [3] For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. [4] When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

This is way too interesting to not get into it a little deeper.

We have been raised with Christ.

In order to be raised, Jesus had to be Ill

We don't bury the

So, we too had to be dead in order to be raised. We are not the walking dead. Zombies ⁷ We will NEVER DIE!!!

So, as long as this is the case, we should be driven to live accordingly.

Set your hearts on things above. The human heart is the life giving and sustaining organ in the body. We need it to . We need to survive. Which means total dependence on Him. IN EVERYTHING.

2. Set your minds on things above. I things. Even though our physical bodies are living on earth, our minds should be controlled by spiritual influences. Etc. Decision making, life style, etc.

Our life is ' with Christ in God.

When we hide something, it is usually for safe keeping in a secret place.

Where better to hide our but in the secret place called heaven?

Jesus will leave his position at the right hand of the Father when he returns for us who believe and he will show us the secret hiding place called HEAVEN.

Colossians 3:5-11 NIV

[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] But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. [9] Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices [1 0] and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. [1 1] Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

Another reference to

Remember. We are no longerof earth. As representatives of we should live accordingly.

We actually represent heaven now. The items listed are all part of the earthly way of living. We have put on a new self, with new

These new practices are influenced by Jesus the Creator and his word, not the earthly desires we so selfishly used to live for.

Everyone who believes is now considered ONE CREATION. Or all because of his salvation. We are now like CHRIST!!!

Verse 10 refers to being renewed in in the image of "ITS" creator.

As the creator of knowledge God gives us the ability to now live the way he originally created us to live. What is that WAY?

Colossians 3:12-17 NIV

[1 2] Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. [1 3] Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.

Forgive as the Lord forgave you. [1 4] And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

[1 5] Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. [1 6] Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. [1 7] 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.

It's interesting how Paul refers to the KNOWLEDGE as the way to live. We are given that knowledge in and through his . The word gives that instruction in Verses 12 through 17.

List of virtues

Compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience.

What is compassion? Concern for others.

Kindness: Friendly, generous, considerate.

Humility: A modest view of one's own importance.

Gentleness: Kind and mild mannered.

Patience: Acceptance of uncontrolled circumstances without becoming angry or upset. Bear with each other and one another.

We are not perfect. We make

Do we want people to hold that against us?

Do unto others as you would have them do toward you. Thank you Jesus for your forgiveness. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE....

LOVE creates

Be thankful. Truly thankful to God and each other.

Learn the message of . It will help you teach others of God's wisdom. (SCRIPTURE)

Dwell on / in with each other.

Be thankfull. Truly THANKFULL.

Sing!!!!! Singing is a way to express our inner most gratitude to God / Jesus and enjoy our fellowship with other believers.

Do and say in the name of Jesus.

Colossians 3:18-25 NIV

[1 8] Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. [1 9] Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. [20] Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. [21] Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. [22] Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. [23] Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, [24] since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. [25] Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.

Colossians 4:1 NIV

[1] Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Verses 18 through 21 can be summed up with the virtues we looked at above.

Another way of putting it is to LOVE each other as loves us.

Verses 22 through 4:1 are all about our attitude towards work.

Whatever your calling in life for work or career, do it with all your heart as if you are working for . After all, he is the one that rewards us for what we do. We serve Jesus!!!! Not man. He makes all things right on his own terms and for our

IN SUMMARY

Read and learn Gods Word.

Trust it.

Live accordingly.

Love each other!!!

Help each other.

Just like Jesus loves and helps us.