We Can, Together

Good Morning!! Imagine what our communities, our country, our world would be like,...if everyone pursued real holiness. That is the goal that Paul sets before the Colossian church. Chapters 1 and 2 provide the theological framework for Christian maturity, the last part of chapter 3 is its practical application: how should holy people, redeemed by grace, treat one another?

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.—Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV)

Finding our identity in Christ, will free us to love people, sacrificially and selflessly. The more we come to rejoice in the love and grace of God, the more we will feel compelled to share it with those around us. That is why a mature Christian spends less and less time focused on self, and more time thinking about how to help others become mature in Christ.

The source of holiness comes from an intimate relationship with Christ, that's sustained and deepened, through Scripture reading, prayer, and corporate worship.

Our Lord, our God, show us how to love others,
...as you have loved us.

"Christians extending hospitality to others, aren't trying to impress people,...they're just trying to reflect God."