Introduction

  • Acts 2

Colossians 3

  • Colossians 3:1-4
    • Think and live for Christ and Heaven’s glory.
    • Keep buried the life that was exposed to Satan.
    • Anticipate His return and the glory that is to come.
  • If Jesus is real to you, the main way people will see that is in your relationships with other people.

Relationships

Matthew 5:13-48

  • Be a good influence (Matthew 5:13-16)
    • You cannot out-worship a bad attitude.
  • Do not mistreat believers (Matthew 5:21-26)
  • Do not lust for another (Matthew 5:27-30)
    • Loving others properly can help with lust.
  • Do not divorce your spouse (Matthew 5:31-32)
  • Be a person of integrity (Matthew 5:33-37)
  • Do not return evil for evil (Matthew 5:38-42)
  • Love even your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48)

Ephesians 4:1-3

Colossians 3:5-4:6

  • Avoid sexual immorality (Colossians 3:3-7)
    • A sin against God and others
  • Treat Christians properly (Colossians 3:8-16)
    • Not with anger and meanness
    • But with compassion and love
    • Encouraging with thankfulness
      • Ephesians 4:29
  • Honor your family (Colossians 3:18-21)
    • Loving them and the Lord
  • Respect authority roles (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
    • Loving them and the Lord
  • Influence people everywhere (Colossians 4:2-6)
    • With wisdom and grace

Matthew 7:13-14, 12

  • The context here is the golden rule!
  • Treat others well!