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Colossians 3:1-25 (NLT)
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1 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. 5 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don't be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. 6 Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. 7 You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. 8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. 9 Don't lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. 10 Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. 11 In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. 16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. 20 Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not aggravate your children, or they will become discouraged. 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. 23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. 25 But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites.
This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 1) Focus - Set your mind on things above
(v. 2) Focus - Set your mind on things above
(v. 3) Focus - Set your mind on things above
(v. 5) Self-Denial / Sacrifice - Put to death whatever belongs to your earthly nature
(v. 8) Hatred - Get rid of anger and rage
(v. 9) Speaking / Gossip / Lying / Slander - Do not lie to each other
(v. 12) Kindness - Clothe yourself with kindness
(v. 12) Eagerness / Diligence / Seeking / Readiness - Clothe yourself with the fruits of the spirit
(v. 12) Humility - Clothe yourself with humility
(v. 12) Gentleness - Clothe yourself with gentleness
(v. 12) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - Clothe yourself with patience
(v. 12) Compassion / Concern - Clothe yourself with compassion
(v. 13) Forgiveness / Mercy / Atonement - Forgive as the Lord forgave you
(v. 13) Forgiveness / Mercy / Atonement - Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another
(v. 15) Peace - Let Christ's peace rule in your hearts
(v. 15) Singing - Sing with gratitude
(v. 16) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
(v. 16) Singing - Sing with gratitude
(v. 19) Family / Marriage / Husband / Wife - Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them
(v. 20) Obedience - Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord
(v. 23) Laziness - Do it with all of your heart (as working for the Lord)
(v. 23) Heart - Do it with all of your heart (as working for the Lord)
(v. 23) Zeal / Boldness / Radicalness - Do it with all of your heart (as working for the Lord)
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 1) Mission - First the Kingdom (2010-12-03)
(v. 1) First the Kingdom - Guarding Against Heart Disease (2010-01-01)
(v. 1) Day 8 - The Hope of Glory (2011-12-11)
(v. 2) Mission - First the Kingdom (2010-12-03)
(v. 2) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 2) Day 8 - The Hope of Glory (2011-12-11)
(v. 3) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 3) Day 8 - The Hope of Glory (2011-12-11)
(v. 4) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 4) Day 8 - The Hope of Glory (2011-12-11)
(v. 4) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part IV) (2011-07-03)
(v. 5) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 6) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 7) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 8) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 9) NT Commands (part III) (2011-03-10)
(v. 9) One Another (part II) (2011-03-16)
(v. 9) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 10) NT Commands (part III) (2011-03-10)
(v. 10) Getting Started (part II) (2011-11-20)
(v. 10) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part VI) (2011-07-05)
(v. 12) Followup: Humility I (part I) (2011-09-08)
(v. 13) One Another (part III) (2011-03-17)
(v. 13) One Another (part I) (2011-03-15)
(v. 13) One Another - Reconciling with One Another (part 2) (2010-02-22)
(v. 15) NT Commands (part III) (2011-03-10)
(v. 15) Be Still My Soul - Praise (2008-03-29)
(v. 16) One Another (part I) (2011-03-15)
(v. 16) One Another - Teaching One Another (2009-10-04)
(v. 16) One Another (part V) (2011-03-19)
(v. 17) Power of Gratitude - Is your Job Sacred or Secular? (2008-03-05)
(v. 21) Loss of Heart (2014-02-11)
(v. 22) Fearing God - Determines how we live (part I) (2011-05-27)
(v. 22) Power of Gratitude - Is your Job Sacred or Secular? (2008-03-05)
(v. 23) 30 Days at the Cross - Lasting Impact (2008-08-13)
(v. 23) Purpose Driven Life - Real Servants (part 2) (2008-07-02)
(v. 23) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Money - Root of All Evil?, part 2 (2008-05-10)
(v. 23) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Ambition: from God or Satan (2008-05-08)
This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 1) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 13) Sermon: Free the prisoners (2013-04-28)
(v. 23) Devotional: Servanthood (2008-12-12)
(v. 24) Devotional: Servanthood (2008-12-12)
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