based on 51 ratings. | 16,432 views. This sermon is designed to help aid those individuals who struggle with being accepted by others. When God is pleased, nothing else matters (Luke 3:21-22; Colossians 3:23-24) Too often we as human beings seek outward affirmation from those around us.
Colossians 3:23-24 instructs us to do our best in all that we do. It is within these verses that we find these words: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord and not men, So no matter what your task is, work hard. as the Lord's servant, not as man's, And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, Whatever your work is, do it gladly. Do it as you would do it unto the Lord and not for people.
Bible Study Ideas and Commentary for Colossians 3:1-17. Paul gives the church in Colossae a picture of the Christian life -- replacing unrighteous words, thoughts, and actions with righteous ones. A Christian life should be characterized by forgiveness, compassion, peace, love, and worship. His one-sentence summary is that we should do
Colossians 3:23: Christian Socialism: H. Melvill, B. D. Colossians 3:23: Do All for God: Dean Goulburn. Colossians 3:23: How Difficulties in Christ's Service are Overcome: A. C. Price, B. A. Colossians 3:23: Living for Christ: C. Hodge, D. D. Colossians 3:23: Not unto Men: H. Melvill, B. D. Colossians 3:23: Servants of Christ: G. D. Macgregor
Paul says (Col. 3:24), "… knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance." He's referring to the rewards which the Lord is storing up in heaven for those who are faithful to Him (1 Cor. 3:14; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Tim. 4:8). For a society where slaves had no legal or property rights, this was a radical concept!
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