Monday, September 8, 2014

The Vineyard- September 7, 2014

The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Colossians 3:5-17
Pray that God will speak to you through the reading of His word.
-          Off with the Old
o   Paul gives an extensive list of things that are associated with the old way of living, with the sinful way of living.  As you examine the list, do you notice anything on there that you continue to struggle with?
-          On with the New
o   There is also a list of things that should characterize our new life, our new way of living.  Is there anything on this list that you find difficult?  Is there anything on here that you know you have gotten better at as a Christian?
-          The Ultimate Test
o   When in doubt about whether something is right, ask yourself this simple question, “is Christ glorified by this action?”  If not, don’t do it! 
Pray that we will receive the strength we need from God to put off our old way of living. 
Pray that we will receive the Spirit we need from God to empower our new way of living.      

Pray that we will devote ourselves to glorifying Christ in everything that we do.  

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