Giant of Purposelessness
(Morning Service)
Text: Colossians 3:18-4:1
This Sunday we’re thinking about the Giant of Purposelessness. You might not think it’s a giant you face. But do you ever look at Christians doing the ‘real’ work for Jesus and then look at yourself and think, “I don’t live like that. Sadly, my life is pretty normal with plenty of normal, everyday responsibilities and routines.” If you’ve ever thought that then Colossians 3 is for you. We’ll see how Paul demonstrates to the readers how real purpose can be found in everything we do - even the in the everyday, normal routines of life.
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.
Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
(Colossians 3:18–4:1 ESV)”