TurningPoint Community Church

• Heavenly-mindedness WILL adjust our earthly behavior.

• The Resurrection of Jesus Christ renews our minds and reforms our lives!

• Walking humbly, daily, with the recognition that we have been chosen by God, is a powerful tool against our former nature.

• Our privileged spiritual standing before God makes necessary ethical responsibilities to God.

• Christ’s people are to demonstrate heartfelt sympathy for those suffering or in need.

• Christ’s people are to carry a sweet disposition toward others because of God’s sweet disposition toward them.

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”

— Pastor Rick Warren

• Forgiving one another points to actively accepting those who have wronged us.

• A forgiving people is a living picture of God’s forgiveness.

Colossians 3:14 MSG
And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.

• When disputes arise in the church, believers are to let the peace of Christ make the call.

• We are to be under the influence of the Word of Christ by the indwelling Holy Spirit.

• Thankfulness should be the constant hum of the community of Christ.

• Christ is the source and the reason for all we do, say, and think.

• Jesus wants to be the Lord of our existence, not just our Sunday attraction.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Does the church tend to have the reputation for examining the virtues of Colossians 3:12-17? Why or why not?

2. What can we do to address this reputation?

3. How do you respond when someone shows you genuine compassion or kindness?

4. How does Paul expand our mind about worship?

NEXT STEP:

• This week, I will ask the Holy Spirit to show me my heart and help me see some areas of weakness in my spiritual wardrobe.