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Be a blessing at work (Colossians 3:1-5, Colossians 3:12-17)
Ruth, 22 June 2014
Part of the Missio Dei - Part Three: The Arena Of Mission series, Sunday Morning service
“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.” (v.17)
This verse is Paul’s summary of the Christian life. Firstly, it reminds us that Christ must be at the centre of everything we do, for not only is our life hidden in Christ but also he is our true boss. Secondly, this verse teaches us that we are to overflow with thankfulness to God who is a good Father. Thankfulness proclaims God’s goodness (1:12), protects from discouragement (2:7) and promotes peace (3:15). Be a blessing whatever your work is this week! Colossians 3:1-5 & 12-17
| Earlier: | Same day: | Later: |
|---|---|---|
| « God our Father | None | Be a blessing in the neighbourhood » |
Colossians 3:1–5 (Listen)
3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
(ESV)
Colossians 3:12–17 (Listen)
12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
(ESV)