Sierra Vista Community Church
Counterculture Living In A Wacked Out World
Part 3
Colossians 3:8-17 HCSB
How To Live In Community In A Wacked Out World:
• You have to look and act like Christ.
“Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience …” (Colossians 3:12)
“The one who says he remains in Him should walk just as He walked.” (1 John 2:6)
Which means …
• You have to forbear AND forgive.
“... accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive.” (Colossians 3:13)
• You have to lead with love.
“Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.” (Colossians 3:14)
• You have to dwell in peace.
“And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful.(Colossians 3:15)
“Let the peace of heart that comes from Christ be always present in your hearts and lives, for this is your responsibility and privilege as members of his body. And always be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15) [LB]
A new output requires a new input!
“Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:16-17)