Colossians 3:8-11
“But now you must put them all away…”
Understand the Command: (3 Details)
- A command of action “Put them all away”
- A command of urgency “Now”
- A command of responsibility “You”
Six Social Sins to Slay:
- Anger –inner bitter resentment
- Wrath – sudden violent outburst
- Malice – a pattern of moral evil
- blasphemy/Slander – to speak evil of another
- filthy language – vile communication
- lying – distorting the truth for personal gain
Three Keys to Overcoming these Social Sins:
- 1st Be renewed in Knowledge
- 2nd Pursue Christlike character and behavior
- 3rd Maintain proper perspective
Do not pursue the way of the:
- Greek – Philosophy
- Jew – Legalism
- Barbarian – Personal experience:
- Scythian – Man’s justice
The Answer is only found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!