"Ephraim is joined to idols, let him alone." 1). Were it not almost an indignity to bring them in reference to His great Majesty? Very many of those prayers are like letters with no name and address upon them, which never reach their destination. It is not self-mortifying, but it is dying with Christ. For when Adam and Eve, being created after God's own image, and placed in Paradise, that they and their posterity might live in a blessed state of life immortal, having dominion over all earthly creatures, and only restrained from the fruit of one tree, as a sign Lewis BaylyThe Practice of PietyChrist all and in All. De Witt Talmage, D. D.Plato had a fable which I have now nearly forgotten, but it ran something like this: He said spirits of the other world came back to this world to find, body and find a sphere of work. Nothing is too small to be done for one deeply loved, and nothing but deep love will do unweariedly all little things to please whom it loves. 1). "But now do ye also," saith he, "put down all;" [1927] and he makes mention of several more evils of that sort. THE MOTIVE POWER OF A HOLY LIFE. Hugh BinningLinksColossians 3:17 NIVColossians 3:17 NLTColossians 3:17 ESVColossians 3:17 NASBColossians 3:17 KJVColossians 3:17 Bible AppsColossians 3:17 ParallelColossians 3:17 Biblia ParalelaColossians 3:17 Chinese BibleColossians 3:17 French BibleColossians 3:17 German BibleColossians 3:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)Adoption (Ephesians 1:5). Some Christians have a very small Saviour, for they are not willing to receive Him fully, and let Him do great and mighty things for them. A beginning indeed, I find, but no end of thy miseries. Hast thou ever deeply loved parent, bride, husband, or child? A large proportion of the infidelity of the working classes is due to this unreal teaching. The merest crystal fragment, that has been flung out into the field and trampled on the ground, shines like a diamond when sunbeams stoop to kiss it. 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. i. Here is the sum of religion. It must have points of contact with every part of my life. "Your life is hid" (Col. iii. As to daily life. Some Christians loom up in larger proportion than is becoming. In the case of the former pursuit will lead away from, in the case of the latter it will lead to, the truth. Art, science, politics, business, everyday duty, instead of being detached from religion, have such intimate relations with it that they are, or may be, and ought to be, themselves essentially religious. If by a subtle process it is taken away, all become tarnished and discoloured.(W. THE SACREDNESS OF COMMON LIFE AND LABOUR. But all reproof and chastisement did not bring Ephraim back. (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 1:12).2. (3) But based on reality it must also be real to me, or it cannot be my motive. There is something in these words that might surprise us. After a while Ulysses came, and he said, "Why, all the fine bodies are taken, and all the grand work is taken. impart sweetness to teaching children that in them we receive Jesus? All we have to do is to present our empty, broken self Roy Hession and Revel HessionThe Calvary RoadWhat have I to do with Idols?MUCH is said in reproof of Ephraim by the prophet Hosea. He shows where we should seek Christ.5. For this, which may be understood also figuratively, is said to the former, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: but to Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatThird Sunday after Trinity Humility, Trust, Watchfulness, SufferingText: 1 Peter 5, 5-11. Thanksgiving is one of the most necessary and universal offices of a Christian. "Whatsoever," etc. Our Father, our Friend and Brother, who came down from heaven and suffered for us, is ready to help and reward us. Factories and railways, camps and courts of law, mansions, museums, and picture-galleries, to say nothing of the world of trees, and rivers, and birds, and flowers, form part of the world which belongs to Him, the Heir of all things. What is it that makes our public services in church so frequently cold and spiritless? A beginning indeed, I find, but no end of thy miseries. On the contrary, great love shows itself most in little acts. (Admonition 5.) It is to them a mere night of stars to wonder and gaze at, not a sun to light them to their daily work, and warm their hearts with love. Hugh BinningLinksColossians 3:17 NIVColossians 3:17 NLTColossians 3:17 ESVColossians 3:17 NASBColossians 3:17 KJVColossians 3:17 Bible AppsColossians 3:17 ParallelColossians 3:17 Biblia ParalelaColossians 3:17 Chinese BibleColossians 3:17 French BibleColossians 3:17 German BibleColossians 3:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (b)That we act according to His will. To walk in the religion of the Lord Jesus (Micah 4:5; 2 Timothy 2:19; Matthew 10:22; Luke 21:17; Revelation 2:3, 13). For when Adam and Eve, being created after God's own image, and placed in Paradise, that they and their posterity might live in a blessed state of life immortal, having dominion over all earthly creatures, and only restrained from the fruit of one tree, as a sign Lewis BaylyThe Practice of PietyChrist all and in All. Ulysses said, "What's that?" But, after that he had made mention of these evils, he added and said, "On account of which cometh the wrath of God on the sons of unbelief." This is the only religious view of life.IV. A. Contrariwise, consider what are generally classed as sacred works praying, preaching, administering sacraments, visiting the sick. If we were asked this moment if we were filled with the Holy Spirit, how many of us would dare to answer "yes"? Their labor seems to crystallize and become its own memorial. What God hath joined together let no man put asunder; and He has wedded religion and life. (5) There are certain solemn times when this great motive is and must be expressly recognized; but when the whole man is possessed with the love of Christ, the whole ordinary being follows the direction of the central impulse. This is the way with worldly people. Nothing seemed to be able to draw Ephraim's heart away from the idols. But it is necessary that we have this deposition so formed in our hearts, that when circumstances allow us to think of Christ our souls may lean that way as being habituated to it. (2) Observe how such motives act. One or two of the world's heroes and sages have won wide admiration and respect, but who has laid his hand on so many hearts and touched for good so many lives? Observe the extent of this saying. This round world may therefore become to us a temple, and this little life a song of praise.II. And who has not seen the dullest rain-cloud, when it turned its weeping face to the sun, change into glory, and, in the bow that spans it, present to the eyes of age and infancy, alike of the philosopher who studies, and of the simple joyous child who runs to catch it, the most brilliant and beautiful phenomenon in nature? A. The highest end of duty. Westminster Abbey. (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. 1). Whether you do or not, let me tell you in a few words, what I seem to myself to have learned concerning that peace. Take any life, in any condition or time, and there is help and hope for it in Jesus. 4. But can, one will say, all the little acts of life be done to Him? Stewart.I begin to see that religion consists not so much in joyous feelings as in a constant exercise of devotedness to God, and in laying ourselves out for the good of others.(D. Be thine own judge? You cannot walk as a believer if you have not believed. If we were asked this moment if we were filled with the Holy Spirit, how many of us would dare to answer "yes"? What people hate is being in earnest at all, and so they do not wish to pray for the grace of God lest they should have to be at the pains of using it. (a) As to their inward influence on the man himself. "If Ye Then be Risen" (Col. Iii. God is waiting this morning to mark the opening hours for every ready and willing heart with a touch of life and power that will lift our lives to higher pleasures and offer to our vision grander horizons of hope and holy service. 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 bond of perfectness. A good fable for the world, and just as good a fable for the Church. THIS DISTINCTION IS BAD, BECAUSE IT VANISHES ON NEARER OBSERVATION. The labourer working under the useful light and genial warmth does not lose his time and dazzle his sight in gazing on the sun, but plies his arm with his eye fixed on his work, and so uses for its intended purpose the light God has bestowed. Guthrie, D. D. He who lives for the glory of God has an end in view which lends dignity to the man and to his life. )The reality of religionDean Alford.I. Some men make Him to be "a root out of a dry ground," "without form or comeliness." Thanksgiving is one of the most necessary and universal offices of a Christian. IIEaster Wednesday Also Suited to Easter Tuesday. It is well, as people's devotions now are, if Christians really prayed to God to carry them through the trials of the day, as really believing that for this they needed the special help of God. It is this that gives them the right and title they have in Christian morality. Hugh BinningLinksColossians 3:17 NIVColossians 3:17 NLTColossians 3:17 ESVColossians 3:17 NASBColossians 3:17 KJVColossians 3:17 Bible AppsColossians 3:17 ParallelColossians 3:17 Biblia ParalelaColossians 3:17 Chinese BibleColossians 3:17 French BibleColossians 3:17 German BibleColossians 3:17 CommentariesBible Hub. Will not work be done carelessly? He eats and drinks to the glory of God, who does so not for pleasure, but for strength for God's service; He sleeps to God's glory, who rests in Christ, hoping to rise to do Him honour; he does his daily task to the glory of God who plies it under the eye of God, and does it or not as and how he thinks God would have it done or not.3. Some men make Him to be "a root out of a dry ground," "without form or comeliness." IIEaster Wednesday Also Suited to Easter Tuesday. MY devout hearers! You are being renewed in knowledge according to the image of your Creator. (2) The facts implied in the name, "The Lord Jesus," rest upon evidence as strong as can possibly be alleged for anything. "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts." 3. He shows where we should seek Christ.5. What are we to think about? We must exercise our thoughts much upon Him, and be much taken up with Him in the course of our lives (Psalm 73:23).IV. [1923] Surely it was a wholesome alarm that believers might not think that they could be saved on account of their faith alone, even although they should live in these evils: the Apostle James with most clear speech crying out against that notion, and saying, "If any say that he have faith, and have not works, shall his faith be able to save him?" And yet, after all, this is the most Christ-like ministry of all, for the Master Himself does not even appear in the work of the church except as her hidden Life, "For ye are dead" (Col. iii. "WHATSOEVER YE DO IN WORD OR DEED," etc.1. Stewart. These words may be taken as an independent precept (Ephesians 5:20) or a reason for the preceding rule, a title under which we ought to do all things in the name of Christ, so that our whole life may be an act of gratitude through Christ, which is to be preferred.1. Colossians 3:11-17 Inductive Bible Study Questions and Points In the case of the former pursuit will lead away from, in the case of the latter it will lead to, the truth. Preached February 9, 1851. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. As to deeds of grace. How can we do both at once without distraction study, speak, or do and think of Christ at the same time? Or hast thou done anything for man's praise, feeling that the eye whose praise thou prizedst was upon thee? For it is impossible that they should be in the name of Christ except our understandings and will so address them. The faith of those things, which have been mentioned, would be of great use and advantage to believers; and therefore they should study to have the faith of this truth fixed on their hearts, and a deep impression thereof on their spirits, to the end, that, 1. It is that we are slow to learn in. Art, science, politics, business, everyday duty, instead of being detached from religion, have such intimate relations with it that they are, or may be, and ought to be, themselves essentially religious. They can tell, and others can tell, how many souls they bring to Christ. And shall not such love quicken us to do all things better. Remember what we are to God through creation, providence, and grace.2. (Admonition 6). [1924] St. And apart from these who learns, in the midst of his conscious and acknowledged besetting sin, to ask for the grace of God? 11.) Neale. (1) Nothing is more common than a man with a powerful motive which rules his whole life gain, ambition, love of family, science, art, victory, the exercise of an energetic nature. November 8, 1874. )Every-day religionT. Not if our Lord be a mere teacher. So the apostle means (a)That we refer all to His glory. (Colossians iii. Faith and Love Towards Christ. That is what the priest will invoke for you all, when you leave this abbey. THE TEXT IS A REMEDY FOR UNREALITY IN RELIGION.1. UNITY AND PEACE. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureThe Christian Training of Children. But it is necessary that we have this deposition so formed in our hearts, that when circumstances allow us to think of Christ our souls may lean that way as being habituated to it.II. Revival itself is being absolutely filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, and that is victorious living. Paul here clearly gives to Christ the whole of life. - Colossians 3:1-17 Introduction In our previous study in Colossians, we saw how Paul contrasted the philosophies of his day with the Truth of God's Word. (Colossians iii. At the Arno GaebeleinThe Lord of GloryChrist Our Life. Unlike other religions, that of Christ admits of no compromises. Such an object is consciously present when he chooses to reflect on it, but day by day in the toil and struggle he is not ever thinking of it, but he is pursuing it. Wilkinson, D. D.)Doing all to the Lord JesusE B. Pusey, D. D.All have felt at times a painful void after absorption in active duty. Was this a hindrance? And shall not such love quicken us to do all things better. A bad sermon on the text, "Behold I stand at the door and knock," is (it would seem) sacred; but to paint the well-known picture illustrating same text was secular. God chose us to be holy people. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. Here we may fall into opposite mistakes. He would be a bad workman and a bad Christian if he were. Colossians 3:23 Adventure Bible (pp. )Christian ends lend grandeur to human lifeT. "But now do ye also," saith he, "put down all;" [1927] and he makes mention of several more evils of that sort. Oh, if they would just put themselves at Jesus' feet, and Rev. Owing to this enormous abuses have sprung up under the shadow of the Church. The faithful neither rejoice, nor speak, nor act, but in the name of God but here it is required that our whole life be referred to the name of Christ. And so men satisfy themselves with being Christian hearers and heathen livers, without the least suspicion of inconsistency.3. WHERE IS THE EVIL IN THIS? And what have we to do, but what Hugh BinningThe Works of the Rev. Remember what we are to God through creation, providence, and grace.2. And who has not seen the dullest rain-cloud, when it turned its weeping face to the sun, change into glory, and, in the bow that spans it, present to the eyes of age and infancy, alike of the philosopher who studies, and of the simple joyous child who runs to catch it, the most brilliant and beautiful phenomenon in nature? All the wicked dealings and defilement of Ephraim is uncovered--and the Lord said: "I will be unto Ephraim as a lion." None but pure gold may receive the special goldsmith's mark, none but true, honest work can bear the mark of the Lord Jesus.(H. "But now do ye also," saith he, "put down all;" [1927] and he makes mention of several more evils of that sort. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. They admire the gospel, but never think of realizing it. 8 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 whom withstand stedfast Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. A. Refer all things to Him. By this(1) Paul banishes, from our mind all unfruitful works of darkness, it being evident that we can do nothing that is opposed to His will. 1). However extraordinary and extravagant, it is in keeping with the whole spirit of Christianity. (b) They are seldom loudly professed, so seldom that a man professing loudly a given motive arouses suspicion that he is acting on some other, and only using this as a blind. One question that rises in every mind is this: "How can I live that life of perfect trust in God?" 1). 1). Observe I. (Admonition 5.) It is not egoistic to say so, for filling to overflowing is utterly and completely God's work--it is all of grace. What have we to know, but what God hath revealed of himself to us? )PeopleChristians, Colossians, Paul, TimothyPlacesColossaeTopicsAct, Deed, Giving, Praise, Thanks, Whatever, Whatsoever, WhetherOutline1. The impiety of those who invoke Christ's name on their wicked courses.3. And who has not seen the dullest rain-cloud, when it turned its weeping face to the sun, change into glory, and, in the bow that spans it, present to the eyes of age and infancy, alike of the philosopher who studies, and of the simple joyous child who runs to catch it, the most brilliant and beautiful phenomenon in nature? For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Because we cannot be accepted but by Him (Ephesians 1:6; Hebrews 13:15; Hebrews 5:1).4. Are they evermore in his view and present to his thoughts? What God hath joined together let no man put asunder; and He has wedded religion and life. THE EXTREME BREADTH AND LOFTY SPIRIT OF CHRISTIAN DUTY. (1) If we would be truly Christians, we must have Christ continually before us as the pole star, the rule of our whole life. He has consecrated what we call secular employments by Himself engaging in them. J. W. Buxton, M. By Jesus this gratitude is to be rendered. He is nothing to them; they do not want Him. Christ, therein revealed, has laid hold upon the whole of life. What God hath joined together let no man put asunder; and He has wedded religion and life. One spirit came and took the body of a king and did his work. (1) We have a proof of the divinity of Christ. Here, as in nature, the deepest is the stillest; but by this very stillness all who are observant know its depth. Here, as in nature, the deepest is the stillest; but by this very stillness all who are observant know its depth. 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. the best one has been left for you." It is not self-mortifying, but it is dying with Christ. Before the lesson, cut out the die and fold it and glue it together. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. If the Christian law is just another name for the law of truth, love, and holiness, it is quite clear that we shall never get out of the range of that law, neither in this world nor the next. As to daily life. 5. You all know about sugar. This Bible Seeker object lesson is designed to help us see God and know Him through connecting His Word with our everyday surroundings. Some Christians have a very small Saviour, for they are not willing to receive Him fully, and let Him do great and mighty things for them. 8 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 whom withstand stedfast Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. He exhorts to holiness;10. to put off the old self, and put on Christ;12. exhorting to charity, humility, 18. and other duties.Dictionary of Bible ThemesColossians 3:171512Trinity, equality of2224Christ, the Lord5629work, ordained by God5636work, and rest5909motives, importance8223dedication8409decision-making, and providence8676thanksgiving8809richesColossians 3:1-173254Holy Spirit, fruit ofColossians 3:12-177125elect, theColossians 3:15-176746sanctification, means and results8352thankfulnessColossians 3:16-173218Holy Spirit, and praise5549speech, positive8666praise, manner and methodsLibraryThe Peace of GodBaltimore, U.S., 1874. All we have to do is to present our empty, broken self Roy Hession and Revel HessionThe Calvary Road, What have I to do with Idols?MUCH is said in reproof of Ephraim by the prophet Hosea. The conceptions, affections, and resolutions of the soul refer to words and works as being the principles and motives of them. Daille. J. W. Buxton, M. The rule is short and easy, but of almost infinite use. So in like manner the name of Jesus (Acts 4:7; Matthew 7:22; Matthew 24:5; Matthew 18:20). Works that are the same as to external action are good in one and bad in another. Servants, to wit, that they ever keep in view the humility of their condition; but masters, that they lose not recollection of their nature, in which they are constituted on an equality with servants. Have Him before thee as the pattern whom thou art to copy; the Redeemer in whom is thy strength, the Master and Friend whom thou art to serve and please, thy Creator and thy heaven.1. If the Christian law is just another name for the law of truth, love, and holiness, it is quite clear that we shall never get out of the range of that law, neither in this world nor the next. He teaches us now to go beyond developing our philosophy of life which focuses on humanity to develop our theology which focuses on God. "Ephraim is joined to idols, let him alone." Others again seem to blend so wholly with other workers that their own individuality can scarcely be traced. 2. (1) There is a wide difference between persons who pursue objects which only appear real to them, and those whose objects are absolutely real. He is nothing to them; they do not want Him. O wretched Man! 15. But, after that he had made mention of these evils, he added and said, "On account of which cometh the wrath of God on the sons of unbelief." "Whatsoever ye do," etc., as one bearing His name, in the might of His name, and to its glory. 5. Christ, therein revealed, has laid hold upon the whole of life. How can we do both at once without distraction study, speak, or do and think of Christ at the same time? 3). And what have we to do, but what Hugh BinningThe Works of the Rev. When thou hast learned to do all things to Jesus, it will shed pleasure over all dull things, softness over hard things, peace over trial. SEEK, THEN, TO MAKE YOUR WHOLE LIFE RELIGIOUS. Why is it that some of us look on church-going as an irksome task, and the hours spent in God's house as the most wearisome of our lives? Specifically the name of Christ is the rule. It must therefore be concluded that He is not a creature, but very God. The rule is short and easy, but of almost infinite use. Possible to eat and drink to the glory of God.II. (2) Observe how such motives act. 2. For the instruction of our faith. (3) He sacrifices those which are in their nature indifferent; e.g., if this rule is observed in eating and drinking, acts indifferent in their nature,(a) the sacred name will purge them of the excess of intemperance on the one hand, and the foolish scruples of superstition on the other. (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. gladness to alms-giving to give to Jesus? 1 If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Do them as thou wouldest if thou sawest God by thee, with prayer that they may be done aright. It is plain that it must propose some motive and rule which shall touch daily life at every point. (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. Great, moreover, is the power of charity, beloved brother, which binds hearts one to another in mutual affection with the Saint Gregory the Greatthe Epistles of Saint Gregory the GreatHow Servants and Masters are to be Admonished. Take a man whose motives is the advancement of himself or his family. This is the only religious view of life.IV. TEXT: COL. iii. And yet, after all, this is the most Christ-like ministry of all, for the Master Himself does not even appear in the work of the church except as her hidden Life Rev. It is this: "Christ must live it in me." It is worth while to do so. Churches are, but not houses we live in. "GIVING THANKS INTO GOD AND THE FATHER BY HIM." Westminster Abbey. 1 If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. Because all that comes from God to us must be by His hand.III. It is His presence by His Spirit in the hearts of His people which is the motive power of their holy life. )Consistency and gratitudeJ. Owing to this enormous abuses have sprung up under the shadow of the Church. 21. 3). )The reality of religionDean Alford.I. He exhorts to holiness;10. to put off the old self, and put on Christ;12. exhorting to charity, humility, 18. and other duties.Dictionary of Bible ThemesColossians 3:171512Trinity, equality of2224Christ, the Lord5629work, ordained by God5636work, and rest5909motives, importance8223dedication8409decision-making, and providence8676thanksgiving8809richesColossians 3:1-173254Holy Spirit, fruit ofColossians 3:12-177125elect, theColossians 3:15-176746sanctification, means and results8352thankfulnessColossians 3:16-173218Holy Spirit, and praise5549speech, positive8666praise, manner and methodsLibraryThe Peace of GodBaltimore, U.S., 1874. THIS DISTINCTION IS RADICALLY IRRELIGIOUS, Implies that all things are not of God. AugustineOn ContinenceEpistle xxxiii. All divine truths may be reduced to these two heads,--faith and love; what we ought to believe, and what we ought to do. J. W. Buxton, M. We must exercise our thoughts much upon Him, and be much taken up with Him in the course of our lives (Psalm 73:23).IV. It is that we are slow to learn in. The peace of God. 2. The reason is simply this, that their services are being offered in the wrong name. There they taught us the great lesson "Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus." 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians. Observe I. Colossians 3:2 WEB OBJECT: Binoculars, Holy Bible SERMON: Binoculars (hold up the binoculars) are very interesting. (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. Colossians 3:4.--Christ who is our life. 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