Colossians 3 part 3

It is entirely possible to put on a great spiritual outfit for an hour on Sunday morning, only to immediately change back into the comfortable rags of our flesh when we get into the car. But Pastor Steve reminds us that God is not looking for religion or rituals; He is looking for a relationship. Because we believe in the preeminence of Christ, our new life cannot be hidden. Being alive to the Word of God changes individuals, and that internal transformation will inevitably change our external relationships with others—especially within our own homes.

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul takes the theology of the "new self" and marches it directly into the kitchen, the bedroom, and the workplace. He shows us that profound spiritual realities are worked out in mundane moments: how a husband speaks to his wife, how a parent disciplines a child, and how an employee tackles a frustrating project. This study guide is designed to help you examine whether your heavenly focus is actively changing your earthly relationships.