PART 2 COLOSSIANS 3:5-9

This post by kathylarkman was originally published at GRACE PLACE

READ Colossians 3:5-9 Giving Up the Old Way of Life
In this section, there are many expressions that talk about giving up the old way of life. (Put to death, used to walk, rid yourselves, taken off) Take time with your buddy to reflect on what these mean.
V5 makes it clear that we can’t both have life in Christ and life in sin. It doesn’t say So “negotiate with sin” or “procrastinate with sin”. No, it is drastic! Put to death! These sins listed here are out of control and tracing it to worshipping idols. When we replace the living God with idols, our life spins out of control in sin. These don’t bring life, but God’s anger. In vv8-9, there is a practical outworking in our all of our relationships. The way we deal with people is massively changed. These have no place in the Christian life. In v 9, it makes sense for us to be truth telling people since we live for Christ, who is the TRUTH.

Reflection: Why do these things not fit with life in Christ?