impart sweetness to teaching children that in them we receive Jesus? It is not egoistic to say so, for filling to overflowing is utterly and completely God's work--it is all of grace. II. Baltimore, U.S., 1874. IIIWhat the Scriptures Principally Teach: the Ruin and Recovery of Man. SEEK, THEN, TO MAKE YOUR WHOLE LIFE RELIGIOUS. UNITY AND PEACE. Blot out that name and you blot out the best part of history, all that is purest in morals, elevating in literature, gentle in manners, merciful in laws. There is nothing can do it but the Cross of Christ and the Spirit of God. They can tell, and others can tell, how many souls they bring to Christ. Some Christians loom up in larger proportion than is becoming. Faith and Love Towards Christ. 3. (2) How many of us fall short of this.(J. )Consistency and gratitudeJ. In verse 5 Paul gave a list of things to put to death. What have we to know, but what God hath revealed of himself to us? As a little square serves an artificer to design and mark out a multitude of lines, and to correct those that are amiss, so by this little rule there is no human action respecting which we cannot ascertain whether it is right or wrong; nor is there any part of our lives which this rule is not capable of guiding and forming to perfection.3. (4) Now suppose a man embrace Jesus as his Saviour let Christ's love become the acknowledged fact of His life, then it will become a constraining motive, and will not be contented with influencing some of his faculties, employing some of his time; from the nature of things it must have all Christ is mine, and I am His, and whatever I do, spiritual or secular, business or recreation, I must do all in His name. (1) We may take the sayings of Scripture strictly to the letter, set them clown as exaggerated, and above our capacities. There are of course many visionaries, men pursuing objects which have no real existence, but to them they are not unreal. A beginning indeed, I find, but no end of thy miseries. Owing to this enormous abuses have sprung up under the shadow of the Church. 21. (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 1:12).2. (2) Observe how such motives act. Now, this definite, absolute and final putting off of ourselves in an act of death, is something we cannot do ourselves. 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. 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. Before we come to speak of some particular cases of deadness, wherein believers are to make use of Christ as the Life, we shall first propose some useful consequences and deductions from what hath been spoken of this life; and, I. On the contrary, great love shows itself most in little acts. Westminster Abbey. Now, this definite, absolute and final putting off of ourselves in an act of death, is something we cannot do ourselves. (b) Being referred to the glory of God, from indifferent they become holy and acceptable to God.3. (1) We have a proof of the divinity of Christ. the best one has been left for you." We must be supposed to be in Christ first (John 15:4-5).2. Their labor seems to crystallize and become its own memorial. how we can obtain it? Nothing seemed to be able to draw Ephraim's heart away from the idols. "Whether ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do it to the glory of God."(T. 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. (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 1:12).2. If by a subtle process it is taken away, all become tarnished and discoloured.(W. (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 1:12).2. Love. 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. Not if our Lord be a mere teacher. All we have to do is to present our empty, broken self, MUCH is said in reproof of Ephraim by the prophet Hosea. What a multitude of religions there is in this poor wicked world of ours! Observe the extent of this saying. De Witt Talmage, D. D.)The essence of fieryD. 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. WHERE IS THE EVIL IN THIS? A. IT IS A DISTINCTION WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN UTTERLY FOREIGN TO THE MIND OF AN EARLY CHRISTIAN, AND IS QUITE OPPOSED TO THE SPIRIT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. When thou hast learned to do all things to Jesus, it will shed pleasure over all dull things, softness over hard things, peace over trial. In the case of the former pursuit will lead away from, in the case of the latter it will lead to, the truth. It is there that the young souls who are to be our successors in cultivating the vineyard of God are to be trained and developed; it is there the process is to begin of restraining and cleansing away the corruption inherent in them as the children of sinful men; there that their earliest longings after fellowship Friedrich SchleiermacherSelected Sermons of SchleiermacherUnity and Peace. The Christian at his daily task is not ever pondering spiritual truths. By Jesus this gratitude is to be rendered. CHRISTIANITY IS A REALITY, AND DEALS WITH REALITIES.1. De Witt Talmage, D. D.Plato had a fable which I have now nearly forgotten, but it ran something like this: He said spirits of the other world came back to this world to find, body and find a sphere of work. It is that we are slow to learn in. A. Their labor seems to crystallize and become its own memorial. But what is it, that it is not enough for him to say, "Do ye put down all," but that he added the conjunction and said, "ye also?" A. Jacob, D. D.)Doing all in the name of ChristI. Even now the good is gaining the victory, and the King is Christ. We cannot expect God's blessing on anything not done in Christ's name.(H. save that lest they should not think that they did those evils and lived in them with impunity on this account, because their faith set them free from wrath, which cometh upon the sons of unbelief, doing these things, and living in them without faith. "If ye then be risen" (Col. iii. 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." It is as we Andrew MurrayThe Master's Indwelling, Meditations of the Misery of a Man not Reconciled to God in Christ. 1). (1) As the name of God signifies the Hebrew word by which the Lord distinguishes Himself, so Jesus is sometimes taken for the name which was given by express Divine command. Thanksgiving is one of the most necessary and universal offices of a Christian. (b)That we act according to His will. AugustineOn Continence"But Now do Ye Also," Saith He, "Put Down All31. I want to emphasize that word "all." In Jesus we have not a man dead long ago, but a living Saviour and King ever near us, bearing the one name by which we may be saved. Take a man whose motives is the advancement of himself or his family. Second, verses 5-17 elaborate the meaning of this exhortation. 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. The Christian at his daily task is not ever pondering spiritual truths. And what have we to do, but what Hugh BinningThe Works of the Rev. Why is it that some of us look on church-going as an irksome task, and the hours spent in God's house as the most wearisome of our lives? (1)All grace and strength (1 Corinthians 1:30). The distinction between things secular and things sacred has wrought unspeakable mischief. 3). Here you have a compend of the doctrine of the Scriptures. Here is the sum of religion. 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. THE SACREDNESS OF COMMON LIFE AND LABOUR. He shows where we should seek Christ.5. By Jesus this gratitude is to be rendered. (3) But based on reality it must also be real to me, or it cannot be my motive. AugustineOn Continence, Epistle xxxiii. Revival itself is being absolutely filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, and that is victorious living. If it could be shown that its requirements were unreal, its statements exaggerated, its views of attainment unreason. And apart from these who learns, in the midst of his conscious and acknowledged besetting sin, to ask for the grace of God? Observe the extent of this saying. Remember what we are to God through creation, providence, and grace.2. J. W. Buxton, M. A.Wherever we are called to work we must dedicate the labours of our hands or our brain to God, doing all in the name of the Lord Jesus. A. (b) They are seldom loudly professed, so seldom that a man professing loudly a given motive arouses suspicion that he is acting on some other, and only using this as a blind. Do them as thou wouldest if thou sawest God by thee, with prayer that they may be done aright. If a man be a Christian, men will take knowledge of him that he has been with Jesus. Hast thou ever deeply loved parent, bride, husband, or child? How, then, can they be done? Are they evermore in his view and present to his thoughts? On the contrary, great love shows itself most in little acts. Others have a mighty Saviour, because they make Him to be great and mighty. Application:1. 12 Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; 13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14 and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 1:12).2. Object Lessons from the Gospels (Matthew through John) Once children see the big picture of God using Israel to prepare the world for redemption, you can teach children about the means God uses for that redemption: JESUS! We shall not need to seek far to discover our risen Lord. Mere precepts cannot touch us at all points, or constrain us to do all things in a teacher's name. 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. 3). Because we are more observed than others. [1923] Surely it was a wholesome alarm that believers might not think that they could be saved on account of their faith alone, even although they should live in these evils: the Apostle James with most clear speech crying out against that notion, and saying, "If any say that he have faith, and have not works, shall his faith be able to save him?" All duty gathers its significance and blessedness from its relation to Christ. Hugh BinningLinksColossians 3:17 NIVColossians 3:17 NLTColossians 3:17 ESVColossians 3:17 NASBColossians 3:17 KJVColossians 3:17 Bible AppsColossians 3:17 ParallelColossians 3:17 Biblia ParalelaColossians 3:17 Chinese BibleColossians 3:17 French BibleColossians 3:17 German BibleColossians 3:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)longsuffering;(3)meekness; above all(4)charity.The word of Christ must dwell richly in the heart (see previous verse).II. James tells us the sins of the tongue (James 3:2). We have a higher calling. I want to emphasize that word "all." There is nothing left for me" And some one replied, "Ah! (b) Being referred to the glory of God, from indifferent they become holy and acceptable to God.3. A large proportion of the infidelity of the working classes is due to this unreal teaching. Very many of those prayers are like letters with no name and address upon them, which never reach their destination. [1923] Surely it was a wholesome alarm that believers might not think that they could be saved on account of their faith alone, even although they should live in these evils: the Apostle James with most clear speech crying out against that notion, and saying, "If any say that he have faith, and have not works, shall his faith be able to save him?" What combination of forces has cut so deep a groove across the world? When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. While there are many falsehoods, Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 61: 1915Some General Uses. Churches are, but not houses we live in. By Jesus this gratitude is to be rendered. He was in advance even of the earliest seeker that Easter morning, and He will be waiting for us before the break of day with His glad "All Hail," if we have only eyes to see, "Your life is hid" (Col. iii. There is something in these words that might surprise us. It is sufficient that we frequently and ordinarily make this application of mind. AugustineOn Continence"But Now do Ye Also," Saith He, "Put Down All31. A beginning indeed, I find, but no end of thy miseries. (Dean Alford. Colossians 3:2 WEB OBJECT: Binoculars, Holy Bible SERMON: Binoculars (hold up the binoculars) are very interesting. 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. The faith of those things, which have been mentioned, would be of great use and advantage to believers; and therefore they should study to have the faith of this truth fixed on their hearts, and a deep impression thereof on their spirits, to the end, that, 1. They admire the gospel, but never think of realizing it. The Minister of State in his cabinet, labouring to do right and caring nothing for popularity; and the little servant-maid in the kitchen, who scorns to tell a lie, or neglect her daily duties, are both in their respective stations working for God, doing their duty. (3) He sacrifices those which are in their nature indifferent; e.g., if this rule is observed in eating and drinking, acts indifferent in their nature,(a) the sacred name will purge them of the excess of intemperance on the one hand, and the foolish scruples of superstition on the other. Some Christians have a very small Saviour, for they are not willing to receive Him fully, and let Him do great and mighty things for them. There can be no duty except where there is a matter of obedience; and it might seem to us that peace is a something over which we have no power. WHY WE ARE TO DO IT.1. Revival itself is being absolutely filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, and that is victorious living. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. (4)All our actual supplies (Philippians 4:19).2. cast a holy reverence round a sick room when we minister to Jesus? i. 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. It is not self-mortifying, but it is dying with Christ. Nothing seemed to be able to draw Ephraim's heart away from the idols. "Your Life is Hid" (Col. Iii. (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. He was in advance even of the earliest seeker that Easter morning, and He will be waiting for us before the break of day with His glad "All Hail," if we have only eyes to see Rev. (2) Some religious people, like the former, strain the Bible to its literal meaning, and then require that meaning in full, and thus lead to the same point, and encourage indolence and unbelief. Oh, if they would just put themselves at Jesus' feet, and, Text: Colossians 3, 12-17. To walk in the religion of the Lord Jesus (Micah 4:5; 2 Timothy 2:19; Matthew 10:22; Luke 21:17; Revelation 2:3, 13).7. Does it not give strength to self-denial to take up our cross after Jesus? 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