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A. )PeopleChristians, Colossians, Paul, TimothyPlacesColossaeTopicsAct, Deed, Giving, Praise, Thanks, Whatever, Whatsoever, WhetherOutline1. (3) with warrant from God's Word (Isaiah 8:20); 3. Such an object is consciously present when he chooses to reflect on it, but day by day in the toil and struggle he is not ever thinking of it, but he is pursuing it. It is well, as people's devotions now are, if Christians really prayed to God to carry them through the trials of the day, as really believing that for this they needed the special help of God. "Ephraim hath made many altars to sin." How can we do both at once without distraction study, speak, or do and think of Christ at the same time? Thus, from what they look at and come in contact with, common things acquire uncommon glory.(T. They can tell, and others can tell, how many souls they bring to Christ. It is sufficient that we frequently and ordinarily make this application of mind. Guthrie, D. D. He who lives for the glory of God has an end in view which lends dignity to the man and to his life. how we can obtain it? (2) How many of us fall short of this.(J. The worthiness of Christ. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. The reason is simply this, that their services are being offered in the wrong name. i. THE MOTIVE POWER OF A HOLY LIFE. For the instruction of our faith. To do all by His strength (Acts 4:6-7, 10; 1 Samuel 17:45; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9). It is to them a mere night of stars to wonder and gaze at, not a sun to light them to their daily work, and warm their hearts with love. (Admonition 5.) HOW WE MAY DO IT.1. Because the Father has highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name (Philippians 2:8-10). AugustineOn ContinenceEpistle xxxiii. But it is not thus taken here as if Paul simply intended that in our actions and discourses we should always intermix the word Jesus, or at least preface it. MY devout hearers! (1) You are bound to offer daily praise: it must be in the name of the Lord Jesus. Or hast thou done anything for man's praise, feeling that the eye whose praise thou prizedst was upon thee? Thanksgiving is one of the most necessary and universal offices of a Christian. Do them as thou wouldest if thou sawest God by thee, with prayer that they may be done aright. Not if our Lord be a mere teacher. And shall not such love quicken us to do all things better. And shall not such love quicken us to do all things better. Because we have the prospect of an abundant reward according to our works. 2. "WHATSOEVER YE DO IN WORD OR DEED," etc.1. )The motive power of a holy lifeJ. On the contrary, great love shows itself most in little acts. Revival is when we can say "yes" at any moment of the day. A. - Colossians 3:17 Thankfulness may not come easily in all situations in life. The labourer working under the useful light and genial warmth does not lose his time and dazzle his sight in gazing on the sun, but plies his arm with his eye fixed on his work, and so uses for its intended purpose the light God has bestowed. If they indeed have risen with him, he argues that they should leave the grave of iniquity and the graveclothes of their sins behind, and act as those who are endowed with that superior life, which accounts sin to be death and corruption. How easily may their motive come to be that so well expressed in Bible words "Put me into one of the priest's offices, that I may eat a piece of bread."III. Christian families, founded on the holy bond of marriage, are appointed, in the divine order of things, to be the nurseries of the future generation. J. W. Buxton, M. 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. To Dominicus. He exhorts to holiness;10. to put off the old self, and put on Christ;12. exhorting to charity, humility, 18. and other duties.Dictionary of Bible ThemesColossians 3:171512Trinity, equality of2224Christ, the Lord5629work, ordained by God5636work, and rest5909motives, importance8223dedication8409decision-making, and providence8676thanksgiving8809richesColossians 3:1-173254Holy Spirit, fruit ofColossians 3:12-177125elect, theColossians 3:15-176746sanctification, means and results8352thankfulnessColossians 3:16-173218Holy Spirit, and praise5549speech, positive8666praise, manner and methodsLibraryThe Peace of GodBaltimore, U.S., 1874. IIRisen with Christ'If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. (2) The facts implied in the name, "The Lord Jesus," rest upon evidence as strong as can possibly be alleged for anything. He eats and drinks to the glory of God, who does so not for pleasure, but for strength for God's service; He sleeps to God's glory, who rests in Christ, hoping to rise to do Him honour; he does his daily task to the glory of God who plies it under the eye of God, and does it or not as and how he thinks God would have it done or not.3. (Admonition 6). What people hate is being in earnest at all, and so they do not wish to pray for the grace of God lest they should have to be at the pains of using it. SS Lessons; Tennescene; Radio B&R; Sunday School Lessons . Ulysses said, "What's that?" If by a subtle process it is taken away, all become tarnished and discoloured.(W. Because we are entrusted with such blessings. To go to God through Him (John 15:3, 16; John 16:23-26).2. As it overstepped all barriers of climate, colour, and race to call men brethren, so it passed over all barriers of priestly function to make all men holy, and so all men are now made priests unto God.2. All the apparent extravagance of the injunction vanishes when we lay our hands on the secret of the Divine life. All the wicked dealings and defilement of Ephraim is uncovered--and the Lord said: "I will be unto Ephraim as a lion." The key-note of this chapter is that religion is a life in Christ, so all-pervading and all. 1 If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Or is not their influence for the most part rather a constraining power of which he is unconscious, rather than a stimulus carried on by conscious effort? A. able, it would lose immensely in its character for truth and its power for good.2. 15. Whether you do or not, let me tell you in a few words, what I seem to myself to have learned concerning that peace. Remember what we are to God through creation, providence, and grace.2. 2. Then was it a sacred or a secular work to write "Paradise Lost," Wordsworth's "Excursion," or Cowper's "Task"? Stewart.I begin to see that religion consists not so much in joyous feelings as in a constant exercise of devotedness to God, and in laying ourselves out for the good of others.(D. IIEaster Wednesday Also Suited to Easter Tuesday. I. It must therefore be concluded that He is not a creature, but very God. ", 2. Others have a mighty Saviour, because they make Him to be great and mighty. For years, the opening of "The Wide World of Sports" television program illustrated "the agony of defeat" with a painful ending to an attempted ski jump. "Ephraim hath made many altars to sin." The distinction between things secular and things sacred has wrought unspeakable mischief. Specifically the name of Christ is the rule. Supposing this we must exercise faith upon Him, and have constant recourse to Him, in all that we do for the supplies of His grace and Spirit (1 Peter 2:20; 1 Peter 5:7; John 16:16, 23, 26).3. He has consecrated what we call secular employments by Himself engaging in them. 21. Westminster Abbey. Nothing is too small to be done for one deeply loved, and nothing but deep love will do unweariedly all little things to please whom it loves. For when Adam and Eve, being created after God's own image, and placed in Paradise, that they and their posterity might live in a blessed state of life immortal, having dominion over all earthly creatures, and only restrained from the fruit of one tree, as a sign, (Colossians iii. Colossians 3:5-17. Text: Colossians 3, 1-7. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. and why so many do not obtain it, and are, therefore, not at peace? 11.) Daille.I. J. W. Buxton, M. What people hate is being in earnest at all, and so they do not wish to pray for the grace of God lest they should have to be at the pains of using it. If it could be shown that its requirements were unreal, its statements exaggerated, its views of attainment unreason. As it overstepped all barriers of climate, colour, and race to call men brethren, so it passed over all barriers of priestly function to make all men holy, and so all men are now made priests unto God.2. SEEK, THEN, TO MAKE YOUR WHOLE LIFE RELIGIOUS. (a) As to their inward influence on the man himself. There are of course many visionaries, men pursuing objects which have no real existence, but to them they are not unreal. 1). All we have to do is to present our empty, broken self Roy Hession and Revel HessionThe Calvary RoadWhat have I to do with Idols?MUCH is said in reproof of Ephraim by the prophet Hosea. The merest crystal fragment, that has been flung out into the field and trampled on the ground, shines like a diamond when sunbeams stoop to kiss it. All our prayer and praises must be offered in the name of the Lord Jesus. UNITY AND PEACE. The aims of an ambitious man and of a true believer have no external difference, yet if you examine the inward springs of both, you will find one a piece of vanity, the other a fruit of charity.2. And apart from these who learns, in the midst of his conscious and acknowledged besetting sin, to ask for the grace of God? It is not necessary that a motive should be based on reality to be all-constraining, but it is in order that it may be a worthy motive for an intelligent being. i. Ulysses said, "What's that?" Was this a hindrance? But, after that he had made mention of these evils, he added and said, "On account of which cometh the wrath of God on the sons of unbelief." 12 Therefore, God's chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13 accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 7 casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. Specifically the name of Christ is the rule. Owing to this enormous abuses have sprung up under the shadow of the Church. The distinction between things secular and things sacred has wrought unspeakable mischief. "GIVING THANKS INTO GOD AND THE FATHER BY HIM." Now, this definite, absolute and final putting off of ourselves in an act of death, is something we cannot do ourselves. The Unforgiving Servant Object Lesson Use the following object lesson as you tell the story of The Unforgiving Servant from Matthew 18:21-35 in your own words. Refer all things to Him. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. So the apostle means (a)That we refer all to His glory. "If Ye Then be Risen" (Col. Iii. What it is? 1). Others again seem to blend so wholly with other workers that their own individuality can scarcely be traced. He is nothing to them; they do not want Him. Do, To Dominicus. 16 Let the Word Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. Our Father, our Friend and Brother, who came down from heaven and suffered for us, is ready to help and reward us. Some men make Him to be "a root out of a dry ground," "without form or comeliness." able, it would lose immensely in its character for truth and its power for good.2. This is all the Scriptures teach, and this is all we have to learn. 13.--"Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus." It is this: "Christ must live it in me." Then was it a sacred or a secular work to write "Paradise Lost," Wordsworth's "Excursion," or Cowper's "Task"? 2. To Dominicus. Do them as thou wouldest if thou sawest God by thee, with prayer that they may be done aright. I want to emphasize that word "all." Many do not know the right answer, or the full answer. We must live in close communion with Jesus in the use of all His ordinances (Zechariah 4:12). 3. There is nothing left for me" And some one replied, "Ah! This implies three things.1. There are of course many visionaries, men pursuing objects which have no real existence, but to them they are not unreal. 3. "If ye then be risen" (Col. iii. We must not so take the precept as if we were obliged in every act and word to raise our thoughts directly to Christ. Many do not know the right answer, or the full answer. Here you have a compend of the doctrine of the Scriptures. But whatever it be, reality is its necessary condition. (2) Observe how such motives act. (5) There are certain solemn times when this great motive is and must be expressly recognized; but when the whole man is possessed with the love of Christ, the whole ordinary being follows the direction of the central impulse. He would be a bad workman and a bad Christian if he were. (5) There are certain solemn times when this great motive is and must be expressly recognized; but when the whole man is possessed with the love of Christ, the whole ordinary being follows the direction of the central impulse. Do all under the sanction of Christ as our example. It is a privilege to have peace, but it would appear Frederick W. RobertsonSermons Preached at BrightonChrist is AllObserve in this chapter that he begins by reminding the saints of their having risen with Christ. "If ye then be risen" (Col. iii. To Dominicus. He then goes on to declare that the believer's life is in Christ, "for ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God." TEXT: COL. iii. The Christian at his daily task is not ever pondering spiritual truths. Colossians 3:14 B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyText: Colossians 3, 12-17. THE MOTIVE POWER OF A HOLY LIFE. De Witt Talmage, D. D.)The essence of fieryD. Guthrie, D. D.)The name of Jesus set in workDr. We shall not need to seek far to discover our risen Lord. The key-note of this chapter is that religion is a life in Christ, so all-pervading and all. He is nothing to them; they do not want Him. Thus, from what they look at and come in contact with, common things acquire uncommon glory.(T. 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