Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ Relating To Our Kids - Part 2 Series Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 15, 2018 based on 1 rating | 7,449 views This sermon brings Biblical wisdom in the areas of Communication, Training, Prayer and Trust. The imagery here is that God has called us out of the world to live in His eternal presence. Third, modern electronic communications can broadcast your message widely in an instant. We need wisdom from ______and the indwelling word to put off the old ways and walk in righteousness, P.I.N.O.G.A.M. All that you do in word and deed is to be consistent with what ___________ would do in word and deed. It must be God working in you such as Paul explains in Philippians 1:6, For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. It is ultimately Gods work, but at the same time we must do our part in not dragging around the corpse of the old man by continuing in old habits, attitudes and ways of thinking. The word for deed is also translated as work, action and behavior. May our families be whole. 5:17-20, Whatever you do in word covers everything you communicate by means of __________________. Secondly, Nicodemus was a powerful person. Everyone of us knows someone like this, someone whose manner and smile communicates kindness, even if they never said a word. (Edstrom), 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Leaving Worries Behind (Edstrom), 2 Peter 1:16-21 First Hand Account (Edstrom), 2 Peter 3:8-15a Its About Time (Edstrom), 1 John 3:16-24 Truth and Action (Edstrom), 1 John 5:1-6 How to Make a Bad Day Better (Edstrom), All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. If Jesus humbled Himself, even to death on the cross, we too must humble ourselves. First, by the time you remember it, you have calmed down. The old self has died with Christ and the new self has been raised up to newness of life with Him. Written messages sent electronically are notorious for their use of contractions, acronyms and code words and symbols. John Jamison. God wants us to do the very best we can at all tasks. Scripture: Colossians 3:8-17. I know I have said things before that I regretted saying immediately after I said them. Why is the tongue so hard to control? What are some of the reasons so many professing Christians have the same vices as non-Christians? (See: Christian Virtues, Pt. As Paul states in Colossians 3:5-11, Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. (Edstrom), Matthew 27:50-54 Jesus Work Is Done (Wuori), Matthew 28:1-10 What We Dont Expect (Edstrom), Matthew 28:1-10 A Visit to the Cemetery (Klein), Matthew 28:1-10 One after Another (Donovan), Matthew 28:16-20 Teaching Gods Love (Wuori), Matthew 28:16-20 Being a Disciple (Edstrom), Matthew 28:16-20 Something to Talk About (Edstrom), Mark 1:1-8 Messenger of Good News (Edstrom), Mark 1:9-15 Correcting Mistakes (Edstrom), Mark 1:14-20 Whats the Attraction (Edstrom), Mark 1:21-28 Casting Out Our Unclean Spirits (Wuori), Mark 1:29-39 Finding a Quiet Place-1 (Edstrom), Mark 1:29-39 Finding a Quiet Place-2 (Edstrom), Mark 1:29-39 Jesus Healed Many People (Klein), Mark 1:40-45 The Power of Touch (Edstrom), Mark 2:1-12 Hurting on the Inside (Edstrom), Mark 2:1-12 Jesus Forgives and Heals (Klein), Mark 2:13-22 When Jesus says, Follow Me (Klein), Mark 3:20-35 Families that Love (Edstrom), Mark 3:20-35 Forgiving Yourself (Edstrom), Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Calms the Storm (Klein), Mark 5:21-43 The Touch of Faith (Edstrom), Mark 6:1-13 Those Who Will Listen (Edstrom), Mark 6:1-13 Where Does It Come From? Jesus also had a lot to say about what comes out of our mouths. Help the Needy! The combination of the music, scripture reading and message can help you to focus your mind so that you can truly bless the Lord with your tongue from your heart. Teaching is the positive side of this coin. This morning we come to verse 17 and Paul's culminating statement about the general virtues by which disciples of the Lord Jesus are to live. We are to clothe ourselves with garments of the new life in Christ. Genesis 1:1-5 The Light of Love (Edstrom), Genesis 1:1 2:4 Evidence of Gods Love (Edstrom), Genesis 2:4b-25, Garden of Hope (Edstrom), Genesis 2:18-24 Whats Your Name (Edstrom), Genesis 3:1-7 A Reason for Rules (Edstrom), Genesis 6:9 The Leaf and the Rainbow (Edstrom), Genesis 9:8-17 Rainbows and Promises (Klein), Genesis 11:1-9 Tower of Rebellion (Edstrom), Genesis 12:1-9 Blessed to Be a Blessing (Edstrom), Genesis 15:1-6 My Shield and Comfort (Edstrom), Genesis 21:8-21 Gods Rescue Plan (Edstrom), Genesis 28:10-19 A Ladder of Angels (Edstrom), Genesis 32:22-31 Wrestling with God (Edstrom), Genesis 37:3-34; 50:15-21, Taming a Dragon (Edstrom), Exodus 1:8 2:10 She Named Him Moses (Edstrom), Exodus 7-9 The Lesson of Consequences (Edstrom), Exodus 14:19-31 The Best You Can Be (Edstrom), Exodus 17:1-7 Water and the Rock (Edstrom), Exodus 20:1-17 Honoring Your Parents (Edstrom), Exodus 24:12-18 The Glory of God (Edstrom), Exodus 32:1-14 Loving God Instead of Gold (Donovan), Exodus 34:29-35 Light of Gods Love (Edstrom), Leviticus 19:1-18 Justice for All (Edstrom), Joshua 6 Joshua and the Walls of Jericho (Edstrom), Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17 A Story of Friendship and Love (Edstrom), 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Listen and Reply (Edstrom), 1 Samuel 17:32-49, A Gigantic Problem (Edstrom), 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Just Because We Can (Rathert), 2 Samuel 11:26 12:13a Consequences (Edstrom), 1 Kings 8:1-43 Showing God That We Love Him (Donovan), 1 Kings 17:8-16 Learning to Trust (Edstrom), 1 Kings 18:20-39 Elijah and the Prophets of Baal (Donovan), 1 Kings 19:4-8 The Work of an Angel (Edstrom), 1 Kings 19:19-21 A Great Invitation (Donovan), 1 Kings 21;1-14 It Belongs to Someone Else (Donovan), 2 Kings 5:1-14 Wash and Be Clean (Edstrom), Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Women Who Made a Difference (Edstrom), Book of Job, Troubles, Troubles! (Edstrom), Psalm 23 The Lord Is My Shepherd (Edstrom), Psalm 66:1-9 and Psalm 150:3-6 A Joyful Noise (Miller), Isaiah 2:1-5 Following Gods Path (Edstrom), Isaiah 2:1-5 Making a Better World (Miller), Isaiah 11:1-10 The Wolf and the Lamb (Edstrom), Isaiah 35:1-10 Blossom with Joy (Edstrom), Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Right Words (Edstrom), Jeremiah 18:1-11 Another Chance (Edstrom), Jeremiah 31:31-34 Written in the Heart (Edstrom), Jonah 1 & 2 Jonah and the Whale (Edstrom), Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Jonah and the Big Fish (Klein), Micah 6:6-8 What God Wants from Us (Miller), Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 No Easy Answers (Edstrom), Zephaniah 3:14-20 Calm in Gods Love (Edstrom), Matthew 1:18-25 Finding a Good Job (Edstrom), Matthew 1:18-25 Whats In a Name? There is one problem with Sweetn Low, it makes things sweet, but after you finish it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. (Edstrom), Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Added to the List (Edstrom), Luke 10:25-37 Who Is Your Neighbor? In many Christian circles mortal sins are always defined by sins of the flesh. Sometime ago humorist J. Upton Dickson said he was writing a book titled Cower Power, and that he had also founded a group for submissive people called Doormats - an acrostic for Dependent Organization of Really Meek and Timid Souls, if there were no objections. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding. Sermon. 12 Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; 13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14 and above all these things put on love, which is the . Patience is not something the world teaches us to practice. Want more resources? There is a right way and a wrong way to have peace. It's a life of thankful worship: The Lord's people should be marked by thankful worship engaging the whole person in all of life. Hebrews 13:15 tells us, Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. According to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 we are to give thanks in everything. That can only be done if our hearts are correctly set on the Lord so that we seek to understand life according to His direction and trust Him for the future even when we do not understand the present. This, too, is evidence of the Holy Spirit living inside of a Christian. Don't misunderstand me. I want my light to so shine before men that they will glorify my Father who is in heaven because that light is reflecting Jesus. I have seen people who call themselves Christians who have unforgiving spirits. 3 The Love of the Elect) Gods greatest demonstration of this was Jesus Christ dying as the sin sacrifice in our place to redeem us and offer the possibility of being adopted into His family. When you are focused upon praising God, upon worshiping Him, upon thanking Him for all He has done for you, it will keep you in His presence, mindful of His mercy and His grace, mindful of your own unworthiness. Featuring Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Kristi McLelland, and more! Ministry-To-Children.com helps you tell kids about Jesus by providing age-appropriate Bible study material and Sunday School curriculum all 100% free online. 6) Strive to have the word of Christ richly dwell in you. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that inherent in our salvation is the fact that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Paul adds in Titus 2:14 that Jesus redeemed us in order to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. So while we can be saved by our righteous deeds (Titus 3:5), we are saved to walk in good deeds. Forbearance and forgiveness are never a problem when we are talking about people we really love. He is our perfect mediator enabling us by the blood of His cross to come to the Father to worship and even present our petitions before His th Discuss with your parents how you do whatever you do in the name of the Lord Jesus. Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such [a word] as is good for edification according to the need [of the moment,] that it may give grace to those who hear. If it does not glorify the Lord or at least is in keeping with His character, then dont say it or write it. It should have control of and power over our hearts to the end that as a body we are one. 12 Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; 13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14 and above all these things put on love, which is the . Why or why not? What good deeds? Children's sermons for Colossians 3. John Piper Nov 26, 1995. . You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. All Rights Reserved. I often walk along the shore, but I also like to walk in the forests and along the streets of my town. 9 But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men. 10 And after He called the multitude to Him, He said to them, Hear, and understand. 19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. Proverbs 15:1-2, A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. It will also take some work to put into place the new godly habits that demonstrate a change of nature. I am told it helps two ways. While the non-Christian can mimic some of these virtues in particular situations, only those who are chosen by God, holy and beloved, have any hope of carrying all of them out with all people. The Christian should never be possessed by this type of attitude. Doctors tell us that walking is good for our health. Did you know words are a lot like shaving cream? What does it mean to pray in Jesus name? It will keep you from having a wrong attitude toward others. Because God's Word is at home in our hearts, we are to allow it to direct our interactions with one another. 5) Put on the virtues of the new man. The good man out of [his] good treasure brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of [his] evil treasure brings forth what is evil. Be honest and instead of trying to excuse or diminish your wrong, acknowledge, repent and ask for forgiveness. It includes your behavior while doing all your chores whether sweeping the floor, dusting the furniture, shoveling snow, mowing the lawn or taking out the trash. The person who is doing all things in the name of the Lord Jesus will also be _____________ to God, Thankfulness to God is a _________of genuine Christian faith Heb. A person who is kind has good things to say about others, is considerate of the feelings of others. Where do you like to walk? As we come to understand the will of the Lord and are filled with the Spirit we will bear the fruit of always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father (Ephesians 5:17-20). You all know about sugar. These are the garments worn by the person who has been changed by Jesus. Again, that is an advantage in many situations, but a disadvantage if you are not careful about what you write. Has His presence given you the ability to forbear, to forgive, to love others more than you love yourself? And as we read and study this passage, we need to remember that the Bible is not a book about people. 3. Paul begins by reminding us of the fact that God chose us or elected us, and therefore we enjoy a position of unique favor with God. (Edstrom), Matthew 11:2-11 With Our Own Eyes (Edstrom, Matthew 11:2-11 Who Else Is Coming? The Hope of Easter: Children's Sermon Lesson on The Resurrection of Jesus from John 20:1-18. Share This 3 The Love of the Elect, Christians Virtues, Pt. This Children's Sermon will teach kids about Jesus and Nicodemus. Second Sunday in Lent - A. John 3:1-17. We are to put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience and even bear with one another. Used by permission of Zondervan. People today are seeking to "one up" the next guy. (See: Christian Virtues, Pt. (v. Text: Colossians 3, 12-17. May 25, 2012. Sunshine is especially nice, but its fun to walk, even if its raining. It means to be lowly. In fact, the Christian rate is slightly higher, perhaps because those willing to identify themselves as Christians are more likely to bother to get married. We are accountable to God for one another, particularly in the local church. (Edstrom), Luke 15:1-10 One Person Matters (Edstrom), Luke 15:1-10 The Lost Puppy & the Lost Sheep (Klein), Luke 16:1-13 Taking Care of Business (Edstrom), Luke 16:1-13 You Can Count on It (Edstrom), Luke 16:19-31 Caring for Each Other (Edstrom), Luke 17:5-10 Tap into the Energy (Edstrom), Luke 17:11-19 Taking the First Step (Edstrom), Luke 18:9-14 Better than Anyone Else? I want you to take this shaving cream and put a lot of it onto this plate. But what happens when you get into the car and head home and someone cuts you off and nearly causes an accident? Some people, when they admonish or teach others, assume a condescending or holier than thou attitude. You instruct them as to what they should do and you warn them as to what they should not do. Wherever we go we can walk in Gods love. This means that we are to submit ourselves one to another. And because Jesus has restored our life, because He has given us abundant life, we are new creations, made in His image. Good deeds encompass ____________aspect of daily life work, school, social events, recreation, etc. (Archibald Hart, quoted in James Dobson, Love Must Be Tough. We have had to say goodbye to the Old Man, to Mr. Wrong and all the habits, passions, and practices of the past. How can the Christian always give thanks for all things in the name of the Lord Jesus? 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. When I first outlined how I would divide up the text for a sermon schedule, I was planning to cover all of these virtues in just two sermons. The truth here is that we are one other's keepers. All Rights Reserved. Unlock everything with Sermons4Kids Plus for $249/year Click YES, UPGRADE NOW and unlock Sermons4Kids Plus for $249 today. (Edstrom), Matthew 13:24-43 Dealing with Weeds (Edstrom), Matthew 13:24-43 Planting Good Seed (Edstrom), Matthew 13:24-43 Living Amongst the Weeds (Wuori), Matthew 13:31-52 Finding a Keeper (Wuori), Matthew 13:31-52 The Power of Little Things (Edstrom), Matthew 13:44-52 The Power of Your Love (Edstrom), Matthew 14:13-21 Its a Miracle (Edstrom), Matthew 14:13-21 An Inconvenient Time (Edstrom), Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus Feeds the People (Klein), Matthew 14:22-33 Dont Hide from Fear (Edstrom), Matthew 14:22-33 A Helping Hand (Edstrom), Matthew 14:22-33 Stepping Out of the Boat (Wuori), Matthew 14:22-33 Walking on Water (Klein), Matthew 15:10-28 Out of the Heart (Edstrom), Matthew 15:10-28 The Words We Speak (Wuori), Matthew 16:13-20 More Than a Friend (Edstrom), Matthew 16:13-20 Do You Know Me? Can I ask one of you to help me with something? Being around them is never any fun, it is never a joy or pleasure. Welcome to St John's; Our faith; Our vision; Our team; Our mission partners; Our building; Vacancies; What's on? Third, Nicodemus was a man of pedigree. If you dont want the world to see it, dont post it where the world can see it. That means no permission is needed as long as you credit this Ministry-To-Children.com in the final work. I do. Have you ever walked in autumn leaves? The right way is by speaking the truth in love, confronting sin, and forgiving the sinner. Pin This. It is a natural product that comes from the sugar cane plant. Weekly lesson plans for preschool, upper and lower elementary. Read full chapter. Use this free children's sermon to teach about putting on Christ from Colossians 3:1-14 in your Sunday School or Kid Church. This Children's Sermon is provided by Dr. Kenneth Pell There is much we could say about the word of God, about its promises, its power, its prophecies, its principles and its priorities. That's the second thing that happens when we clothe ourselves in these traits - we forgive one another, even as Christ forgave us. If so, how should your behavior change? For example, in 1-4 it talks about "setting your hearts on things above since Christ is our life, and our life is hidden with Christ in God." We should be setting our hearts on things above, not on things below. I have had to intervene into quite a few rifts in relationships caused directly by the unclear meaning of the messages sent back and fo Proverbs has a lot to say about the use of the tongue often contrasting wise use and wicked use. We are told how to live the new life in Christ and what that restored life looks like. . Notice five areas where Jesus has taken the initiative to restore us, and the response He expects from us as those who have been restored to fellowship with Him. 4 Peace & Thankfulness, The Victory of Christs Suffering -1 Peter 3:17-22, Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 3:13-17, Strength for Today & Bright Hope for Tomorrow John 16:32-33. Their words are tempered with grace and with tenderness. A packet of sugar, Sweetn Low, and Nutrasweet, And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. So it is not only what you say with your lips, but also what you write out for others to read. (Colossians 3:17). There are always interesting things to see along the way and it feels good to be outside. Because He restored us to fellowship with Him, we love the people of God even as He loves them.. (Edstrom), Luke 11:1-13 Importance of a Name (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Sometimes Less Is Best (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Collector of God Thoughts (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Dont Be Greedy! (See: Christians Virtues, Pt. ), To forgive someone involves three things. Paul gives general exhortations to the Colossians concerning these Christian virtues in verses 12-17. I want Jesus to manifest His life through me in what I say, what I write and the deeds that I do. 3). Dangers of modern electronic communication: 1) You lose the nuances of speaking face to face and often even the clarity of full sentences, 2) You lose the time to calm down, think and reconsider when the message is broadcast instantly. Their pride is easily wounded. Obviously then the greater the word of Christ richly dwells within you the easier it will be to carry out this command. In verses 12-17 they contrast those heretics' deadly ways of living with the lively self that the Spirit is . (Alexander C. Dejong, Leadership, Vol. It is marked by the ability to respond in love when others treat us poorly. Colossians 3:17, Galatians 3:17, Sermon Topics: It is a book about God and His dealings with people - In this case God's dealings with us as His people. James tells us this may be the reality of daily living, but it should not be. The peace of God mentioned here is not the indwelling feeling of comfort, but rather an external reality that mediates between Christians. Jumble Adam and Eve Are Tempted. I want others to see the Lord Jesus Christ living through me. When we are not ______________to actively think on the Lord, we will say whatever comes to mind. It can even mean "to endure." What is the importance of Jesus name? 8 But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, [and] abusive speech from your mouth. Doctors tell us that walking is good for our health. Colossians 2:14 . 2) By faith, identify yourself with Jesus who has redeemed, regenerated and reconciled you to God. Your family. We are to perform those deeds in such as way that others will see then and glorify our heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16), and we need to be in relationships with one another to spur one another on to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24). (Edstrom), Luke 10:38-42 Mary and Martha, Jesus Friends (Miller), Luke 11:1-13 What Is Your Name? Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:12) There are the positive qualities of Christian living. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. Worse, there seems to be little understanding that what they profess to believe about God should be applied to how they live their lives outside of church. Reminder: You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. Text: Colossians 3, 12-17. Second, when you do remember the word and its meaning it will remind you of the truth you need to apply. The first is a packet of sugar, the second is called Sweetn Low, and the third is called Nutrasweet. Verse 14 sums it up, and the preceding characteristics should all be seen in light of the love God commands us to have for one another. Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Colossians 3:12-17 Walk in Love By Lois Parker Edstrom Do you like to take walks? The result is that the believer is to set his mind and seek the things above instead of the things that are on earth. God bless you very much. Now that you have a general understanding of the command in this verse, let me go back and expand on this idea of whatever you do in word or deed. _________________________________ The Power of the Unseen - John 3:1-17 Do you ever wish you were invisible? (Edstrom), Luke 2:41-52 Obedience of a Son (Edstrom), Luke 2:41-52 Jesus and His Parents (Miller), Luke 3:1-6 Getting from One Place to Another (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-18 Spreading the Good News (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-18 A Story without a Book (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-16 Time to Make Changes (Miller), Luke 3:15-22 The Best Compliment (Edstrom), Luke 4:1-13 Filled with Gods Spirit (Edstrom), Luke 4:14-21 Filled with the Spirit (Edstrom), Luke 4:14-21 Making Things Happen (Edstrom), Luke 4:21-30 All Spoke Well of Him (Edstrom), Luke 5:1-11 Blessed with Abundance (Edstrom), Luke 5:1-11 Gods Unexpected Blessings (Edstrom), Luke 6:17-26 Temporary Blindness (Edstrom), Luke 6:17-26 Crowds and Crowds and Crowds (Miller), Luke 6:27-38 Giving More than Is Needed (Edstrom), Luke 7:1-10 The Soldier Who Surprised Jesus (Miller), Luke 7:36 8:3 Lightening Our Load (Edstrom), Luke 7:36 8:3 Loving and Forgiving (Edstrom), Luke 7:36 8:3 Jesus and the Women (Miller), Luke 8:26-39 Jesus and the Sick Man (Miller), Luke 8:26-39 The Man Who Lived in a Graveyard (Klein), Luke 9:28-43 When You Need Advice (Edstrom), Luke 9:28-36 The Vision about Jesus (Miller), Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Who Do You Represent? A harshly written letter had the advantage of a delay from writing to delivery so that it could be either torn up or rewritten before being mailed. Every kids church ministry deserves the very best resources for teaching Gods Word, even when they dont have the financial resources. Yes, it means being kind to one another. Grace Bible Church Home Page || Sermon Archives, For comments, please e-mail Church office, Subscribe to Pastor Harris weekly Sermon Notes via email Click Here, Grace Bible Church And if not, why not today? A harsh response only stirs up more anger (Proverbs 15:1). Fourth, Nicodemus was an educated man. Do you like to take walks? (See: Christian Virtues, Pt 1 The Character of the Elect) We are to go beyond that and forgive one another in the same manner that Christ has forgiven us, and He is the one that initiated everything to bring about the reconciliation. The refusal to honor God or give Him thanks is a mark of the unbeliever (Romans 1:20). Now before I go on to expand on whatever you do in word or deed, I want to emphasize what is to control our communications and actions. If you have frequent thought temptations, in order to retrain your mind you might decide in advance what you'll chose to think about when that lustful or hateful or proud thought flashes into your mind. Tragically, that is definitely not how the vast majority of professing Christians live, and especially so in western cultures. Sweetn Low is an artificial sweetener that is used pretty much the same way sugar is used. John Piper May 25, 2012. The acronym is p.i.n.o.g.a.m. It includes the mundane things of life too including taking care of your body, dressing yourself and personal hygiene, so yes, you should even brush your teeth in a God glorifying way. Copyright 2001 - 2023. People will say something cruel and then try to excuse it saying they did not mean it and so they add a lie onto what they have already done wrong. While sins of the heart sins such as pride, arrogance, anger, envy, hatred, and mean spiritedness - are tolerated. 4 Peace & Thankfulness), As I pointed out last week, the more the word of Christ richly dwells within us, the greater we will change and live out these virtues. All Rights Reserved. Instead, we have found such rich material in these verses that it has taken six sermons to cover them and even then we could have spent even more time plumbing the depths of the truths contained here. Their foolishness and their unteachability never drive it to cynicism or despair; their insults and their ill-treatment never drive it to bitterness or wrath" (The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians [Louisville: Westminster, 1975], p. 158). 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