What is the danger of the tongue? Text: Colossians 3, 12-17. They also claim to love Jesus and sometimes they can be very sweet, but when things arent going their way and things start to heat up, they lose their sweetness. When we are not so diligent we will say what comes to mind in the heat of the moment and will curse. It should have control of and power over our hearts to the end that as a body we are one. Some people are like Nutrasweet. Jesus Forgives our Sins - Colossians 1 Jesus Opens our Eyes - Luke 24 Jesus Takes Care of Us - 1 Peter 5 Jesus Restores Our Lives - Colossians 3 Jesus Died For Us - Colossians 1 I have seen people who call themselves Christians who have unforgiving spirits. Has light filled the darkness of your soul? Even if you have a valid complaint against someone, forgive. Because He restored us to fellowship with Him, we love the people of God even as He loves them.. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Remember that love is the sash or belt that binds all of these garments together. (See: Christian Virtues, Pt 1 The Character of the Elect) We are to go beyond that and forgive one another in the same manner that Christ has forgiven us, and He is the one that initiated everything to bring about the reconciliation. Perhaps Pauls statement in Ephesians 4:29 is a good summary of this principle. Colossians 3:17 I have three packets which most of you will recognize. If you want cook something that is sweet, but doesnt leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth, you have to use the real thing! It is used in cakes, cookies, sodas, Kool-Aid, and we often put it in our tea or coffee to make it sweet. The Bible says And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. James makes several analogies about how small, yet powerful, the tongue is. I know I have said things before that I regretted saying immediately after I said them. We believe that God is the loving Father of all kids. There is a strong tendency for westerners to partition their lives into sections which may or may not be interdependent upon each other. (Edstrom), Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Added to the List (Edstrom), Luke 10:25-37 Who Is Your Neighbor? For the Christian, there is not to be any such division in life. What did Jesus say your words will reveal? It is HIS divine will that young people come to faith in and find salvation through the Gospel and the work of the to bring them to faith. If you do not have someone helping you in your daily walk with the Lord, then you need to get involved with others and develop those kinds of relationships. (Edstrom), Luke 11:1-13 Importance of a Name (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Sometimes Less Is Best (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Collector of God Thoughts (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Dont Be Greedy! Once words get out of our mouths we cannot take them back. 1. (Edstrom), Matthew 1:18-25 We Cant Wait Anymore (Miller), Matthew 2:1-12 Star Bright, Star Light (Edstrom), Matthew 2:1-12 The Light Inside (Edstrom), Matthew 2:13-23 Learning to Be Safe (Edstrom), Matthew 3:1-12 Be a Trailblazer (Edstrom), Matthew 3:1-12 One More Powerful (Edstrom), Matthew 3:1-12 John Tells the Truth (Miller), Matthew 3:13-17 Thank You for Being Who You Are (Edstrom), Matthew 3:13-17 A Parents Love (Edstrom), Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus Surprises John (Miller), Matthew 4:1-11 Passing the Test (Edstrom), Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus and Temptation (Klein), Matthew 5:1-12 Looking Upside Down-Snow Globe (Edstrom), Matthew 5:1-12 Looking Upside Down-Nuthatch (Edstrom), Matthew 5:13-20 Bring Out the Flavor (Edstrom), Matthew 5:14-16 Light of the World (Klein), Matthew 5:12-15 Lighthouses & Mirrors (Miller), Matthew 5:21-37 Mending Our Ways (Edstrom), Matthew 5:38-48 Dont Follow Along (Edstrom), Matthew 5:38-48, The Stolen Baseball Glove (Klein), Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 At the Core (Edstrom), Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Do This, Not That (Miller), Matthew 6:24-34 Wanting and Needing (Wuori), Matthew 6:25-33 Lilies of the Field (Edstrom), Matthew 7:21-29 Stronger than Bricks (Wuori), Matthew 7:21-29 A Firm Foundation (Edstrom), Matthew 7:21-29 Building a Strong Foundation (Edstrom), Matthew 9:9-13 Matching Needs with Help (Wuori), Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Have Mercy (Edstrom), Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 What We Need (Edstrom), Matthew 9:35-38 Gods New Apostles (Wuori), Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus Needs Our Help (Miller), Matthew 9:35 10:23 When the Time Is Right (Edstrom), Matthew 9:35 10:23 Share the Good News (Edstrom), Matthew 10:24-39 Do Not Be Afraid (Edstrom), Matthew 10:24-39 You Are a Miracle (Edstrom), Matthew 10:40-42 The Little Things that Matter (Wuori), Matthew 10:40-42 A Sign of Friendship (Edstrom), Matthew 11:2-11 How Can You Tell? It covers both the spoken and written word. It is even more difficult to understand the message itself. That was not true in the ancient world and it was certainly not true of Jesus. That's what it means to do something in the name of Christ - to do it on His behalf, under His authority, and according to His will. We are responsible to put on the new man and step forward in the obedience of faith in following Christ. (Miller), Luke 13:31-35 Finishing Your Work (Edstrom), Luke 14:25-33 What Is the Cost? While sins of the heart sins such as pride, arrogance, anger, envy, hatred, and mean spiritedness - are tolerated. It is the willingness to suffer injury instead of inflicting it. We are to allow God's Word to teach us, to counsel us as we teach and admonish one another. The right way is by speaking the truth in love, confronting sin, and forgiving the sinner. Listening. This verse begins with a subjunctive clause that is stated as an independent nominative (also called a nominative absolute). It takes a greater strength to exhibit meekness than to burst forth with anger and lose control. This is mercy or sympathy. So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. The combination of the music, scripture reading and message can help you to focus your mind so that you can truly bless the Lord with your tongue from your heart. Everyone of us knows someone like this, someone whose manner and smile communicates kindness, even if they never said a word. Note: This piece was originally published April 24, 2011. As Christians we are part of the same family and we should not be indifferent to one another. Even the tax-gatherers could love those who loved them. Has your life ever been restored? We believe that is the loving Father of all kids. 19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. Proverbs 15:1-2, A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Is there a separation between sacred and secular for the Christian? It is evil beliefs that result in expressions of evil and evil desires. To reinforce what Nicodemus did, I have used hand motions to help the children understand how different his actions were. One sermon on the character of the elect from verses 12 and 13, and then in the second sermon the actions of the elect from verses 14-17. is symbolic of heaven and God's way. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in you and the Lord Jesus Christ manifesting His life through you can any human have these attitudes and behave in the manner described with all people including enemies. 6 For it is on account of these things that the wrath of God will come, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. Why or why not? It is easy for angry thoughts to slip off your tongue in a curse. You will be held accountable for every idle word. Lets pray together and thank God the power to use our words for good! Share This Try. In God's economy it is the lowly that are exalted and the proud who are brought down. _________________________________ The Power of the Unseen - John 3:1-17 Do you ever wish you were invisible? Children's sermon. That is why it is important that we are careful what we say to each other. Here are some of them. Those without this knowledge walk around in ignorance thinking they are doing what is right before God, while in actuality they live contrary to His word and often even bring shame on His name. You all know about sugar. We need wisdom from ______and the indwelling word to put off the old ways and walk in righteousness, P.I.N.O.G.A.M. (Klein) Colossians 3:1-11 Replacing What No Longer Fits (Edstrom) 3). Used by permission of Zondervan. Proverbs has a lot to say about the use of the tongue often contrasting wise use and wicked use. 4) Put to death the old habits and ways of thinking that belong to the old man. I want you to take this shaving cream and put a lot of it onto this plate. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:12) There are the positive qualities of Christian living. Why is the tongue so hard to control? Our words have the power to bless people or to hurt people. Let's pray together and thank God the power to use our words for good! Colossians 2. Read full chapter. Whereas in Ephesians we are putting on the armor for war, here we are dressing ourselves for a peaceful existence with other Christians. Whatever you do and that means everything. He took the initiative in creation, He took the initiative in salvation, and He takes the initiative in our sanctification. But what the Scripture is teaching us is that our attitude should be one of praise and worship, one of gratitude and thanksgiving. (Edstrom), Luke 10:38-42 Are You Listening? Please use our childrens ministry curriculum and Sunday School material for any purpose that brings honor to Jesus. The old self has died with Christ and the new self has been raised up to newness of life with Him. Doctors tell us that walking is good for our health. Sermon. We need to be real in our Christian life. Parents, you are responsible to apply Gods Word to your childrens lives. Sunshine is especially nice, but it's fun to walk, even if it's raining. In His presence there is peace. 4, no. Notice five areas where He has taken the initiative to restore us, and the response He expects from us as those who have been restored to fellowship with Him. But because the Lord loved you . What that means is that whatever you do supplies the subject and verb for the next phrase in the sentence which does not actually have a verb. 4. We are to do that even in the music we listen to in the daily course of life. Objective: To show the children that their idle words carry weight and influence. Good deeds encompass ____________aspect of daily life work, school, social events, recreation, etc. The world sees meekness as weakness. That's the second thing that happens when we clothe ourselves in these traits - we forgive one another, even as Christ forgave us. It is easy to praise the Lord when you come in here for a worship service. What a contrast with the way the world thinks. The result is that the believer is to set his mind and seek the things above instead of the things that are on earth. Their foolishness and their unteachability never drive it to cynicism or despair; their insults and their ill-treatment never drive it to bitterness or wrath" (The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians [Louisville: Westminster, 1975], p. 158). Yes, it means being kind to one another. 4 Peace & Thankfulness, The Victory of Christs Suffering -1 Peter 3:17-22, Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 3:13-17, Strength for Today & Bright Hope for Tomorrow John 16:32-33. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. Object: A diploma. Some time ago, Money magazine told about Richard Osgood, who has faithfully kept a New Year's resolution that he made in 1936. People will say something cruel and then try to excuse it saying they did not mean it and so they add a lie onto what they have already done wrong. 6) Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you. No. The technique often works and we give up on talking to them about their actions and words. I still remember insults that were said to me when I was a kid. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Doctors tell us that walking is good for our health. Now before I go on to expand on whatever you do in word or deed, I want to emphasize what is to control our communications and actions. (Edstrom), John 18:33-37 For This I Was Born (Edstrom), John 20:1-18 The Promise of Easter (Edstrom), John 20:1-18 A Resolution for the Heart (Wuori), John 20:19-31 What to Leave Behind (Edstrom), John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You (Edstrom), John 20:19-31 What We Cannot See (Edstrom), John 20:19-31 What We Do Not See (Edstrom), John 20:19-31 The Meaning of Pentecost (Wuori), John 20:19-31 The Things We Cant See (Wuori), John 21:1-19 Its Time to Follow (Miller), Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Whats in the Heart? Secondly, Nicodemus was a powerful person. Dear Lord, help us to be real sweeteners in our world. In verses 1-4 Paul and Timothy compare the heavenly things which they call their readers to seek to the earthly things to which heretics summon people. Fathers Who Give . 9 But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men. 10 And after He called the multitude to Him, He said to them, Hear, and understand. The good man out of [his] good treasure brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of [his] evil treasure brings forth what is evil. Sermon: Jesus Restores Our Lives - Colossians 3 by Calvin Wittman on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM Sermon series: What Does Jesus Do For Us? Your family. (Edstrom), Luke 2:41-52 Obedience of a Son (Edstrom), Luke 2:41-52 Jesus and His Parents (Miller), Luke 3:1-6 Getting from One Place to Another (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-18 Spreading the Good News (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-18 A Story without a Book (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-16 Time to Make Changes (Miller), Luke 3:15-22 The Best Compliment (Edstrom), Luke 4:1-13 Filled with Gods Spirit (Edstrom), Luke 4:14-21 Filled with the Spirit (Edstrom), Luke 4:14-21 Making Things Happen (Edstrom), Luke 4:21-30 All Spoke Well of Him (Edstrom), Luke 5:1-11 Blessed with Abundance (Edstrom), Luke 5:1-11 Gods Unexpected Blessings (Edstrom), Luke 6:17-26 Temporary Blindness (Edstrom), Luke 6:17-26 Crowds and Crowds and Crowds (Miller), Luke 6:27-38 Giving More than Is Needed (Edstrom), Luke 7:1-10 The Soldier Who Surprised Jesus (Miller), Luke 7:36 8:3 Lightening Our Load (Edstrom), Luke 7:36 8:3 Loving and Forgiving (Edstrom), Luke 7:36 8:3 Jesus and the Women (Miller), Luke 8:26-39 Jesus and the Sick Man (Miller), Luke 8:26-39 The Man Who Lived in a Graveyard (Klein), Luke 9:28-43 When You Need Advice (Edstrom), Luke 9:28-36 The Vision about Jesus (Miller), Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Who Do You Represent? Your community. What exactly does that mean? One rejects the urge to repay gossip with gossip and a bad turn with a worse turn. Dutchess County It means forgiving one another. (Edstrom), Luke 24:1-12 New Life (Easter eggs) (Edstrom), Luke 24:13-35 Getting to Know You (Edstrom), Luke 24:13-35 Whats the Story? Explain your picture(s) to your parents at lunch. You instruct them as to what they should do and you warn them as to what they should not do. As one person quipped, I cant hear you because your actions are shouting too loudly. People can get away with lying until their actual deeds become known, for then their behavior proves their words are simply empty rhetoric. 3) Seek the things above instead of things of earth. CSB Experiencing God Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed. Third, Nicodemus was a man of pedigree. Jesus gives a strong warning about being careful before you speak in Matthew 12:35-37. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Sermon of the Week Calendar All Sermons; Bible Stories; People in the Bible . God bless you very much. It means to warn or to caution others. Weekly lesson plans for preschool, upper and lower elementary. Cancel anytime. Yes, every word and every deed. He restored us to demonstrate His power to the world around us. Nutrasweet is also an artificial sweetener. We are to put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience and even bear with one another. We use sugar in cooking to make things sweet. If you have frequent thought temptations, in order to retrain your mind you might decide in advance what you'll chose to think about when that lustful or hateful or proud thought flashes into your mind. Cancel anytime. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Those who drink or smoke, watch R-rated movies, and other such worldly things are looked down upon as the dregs of society. This is a sweetness of disposition. It means letting the peace of God rule in your hearts (3:15). Deuteronomy 7:7-8a: "The Lord was devoted to you and chose you, not because you were more numerous than all peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. And as we read and study this passage, we need to remember that the Bible is not a book about people. The command here is similar to the command to pray in Jesus name (John 14:13-14). Shop our Sunday School Curriculum and Bible Lessons for Kids. Jesus and the Children #1. A kind person is not abrupt or harsh but is soft-hearted, and genuinely cares about others. It causes us to be mindful of the fact that we are called Christians, and that our actions reflect to the world the reality of Christ. But in this context he is telling us to put on certain characteristics that will prepare us for peace, not war. 5:18; Eph. This means that we are to submit ourselves one to another. Copyright 2001 - 2023. I have run into this myself and heard many of you comment about the same thing about people you work with, go to school with or have some other association in which the person claims to be a Christian, but behaves in ways that are very overtly unrighteous. To ensure you receive the best experience on Lifeway.com, we use cookies to process information about your visit. Jesus told them, 7 You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me. Seek to be a positive witness for Jesus that will build others up by what you say and write. If we are in Christ, if we have become Christians, a change has taken place. Download our teaching notes below, gather your object lesson supplies, and watch the demonstration video below as you prepare to teach. A harsh response only stirs up more anger (Proverbs 15:1). One of the characteristics of a genuine Christian is that he or she possesses heartfelt compassion for other Christians. Their motto was, "The meek shall inherit the earth, if that's OK with everybody." mean to "set your heart/mind" on the things above? You can use them to bless people, praise God, and make our world a better place. Paul will continue his exhortations in the next section of this book, but they will be more narrowly focused on particular groups of people within the church wives, husbands, parents, children, workers and employers. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. If Jesus humbled Himself, even to death on the cross, we too must humble ourselves. 2. Help the Needy! I know I asked you to do the impossible. 22 It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. Proverbs 10:31-32, The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out. Now that you have a general understanding of the command in this verse, let me go back and expand on this idea of whatever you do in word or deed. Teaching Notes Download . The attitude of fulfilling this command is simply this. Humility enables us to be servants instead of insisting that others serve us. Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. People today are seeking to "one up" the next guy. It means being thankful for all God has given us. While the non-Christian can mimic some of these virtues in particular situations, only those who are chosen by God, holy and beloved, have any hope of carrying all of them out with all people. If these things are being done, then you will also be striving to make sure that all that you do in word or deed will be done in the name of the Lord Jesus desiring to honor Him and fulfill His will which in turn will result in thanksgiving to God through Him. Note: This is optional. Being around them is never any fun, it is never a joy or pleasure. We are accountable to God for one another, particularly in the local church. 5) Put on the ________________of the new man. It is just a label by which you refer to some particular individual. Paul uses Jesus name because it is much more than a label used to identify Him. The things we communicate to others and the deeds that we do are to be consistent with what Jesus would communicate and what Jesus would do. But what happens when you get into the car and head home and someone cuts you off and nearly causes an accident? 4 Peace & Thankfulness), As I pointed out last week, the more the word of Christ richly dwells within us, the greater we will change and live out these virtues. The whatever you do in word or deed is without limit for it is the all that is to be done in the name of Christ. 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. Your behavior also communicates and sometimes louder than what you say. Is God concerned about your behavior in daily life including the mundane things? Group Activities If not, why not? This brings us to our second observation. Discuss with your parents how you do whatever you do in the name of the Lord Jesus. 8 But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, [and] abusive speech from your mouth. I want to encourage you to do that today. I also still remember some people who blessed me and said nice things to me with their words. Putting the other person before ourselves, to have a proper estimation of ourselves. The person who is doing all things in the name of the Lord Jesus will also be _____________ to God, Thankfulness to God is a _________of genuine Christian faith Heb. 20 These are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile the man.. 37 For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.. Proverbs 10:20-22, The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver, The heart of the wicked is [worth] little. There is a right way and a wrong way to have peace. Only the perfect man is able to control it, and while the mature man will do better, even he will slip on occasion until the Lord returns and glorifies all of His disciples so that we are perfect. We are God's unique creation, His people, chosen to demonstrate His reality to the world in which we live. The Christian should never be possessed by this type of attitude. Used by permission of Zondervan. Colossians 3:1-17 Noticeable Christians Richard Niell Donovan Tomorrow is New Year's Day, and New Year's resolutions come to mind. How has it changed the way you treat your fellow Christian? I want my light to so shine before men that they will glorify my Father who is in heaven because that light is reflecting Jesus. 6) Strive to have the word of Christ richly dwell in you. Sermons. All that we do is to be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, that is, we are to live our lives in a manner that is consistent with His character and will. You all know about sugar. We are to teach and admonish one another instruct in righteousness and warn against unrighteous attitudes and behavior. Colossians 3:17 in all English translations. Second, it means replacing the feeling of resentment and anger with good will, a love that seeks the other's welfare, not harm. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children's Message example, and gather your supplies. If you dont want the world to see it, dont post it where the world can see it. All the general principles that apply to whatever you do in word also apply to whatever you do in deed. Grace Bible Church Home Page || Sermon Archives, For comments, please e-mail Church office, Subscribe to Pastor Harris weekly Sermon Notes via email Click Here, Grace Bible Church I have had to intervene into quite a few rifts in relationships caused directly by the unclear meaning of the messages sent back and fo Your subscription will auto renew on Mar 1, 2024 for $249/year. 1) Make sure you understand who Jesus actually is and His character and work. As Jesus pointed out in the Matthew 5:43-48 in the Sermon on the Mount, the follower of Jesus is to love his enemies and even pray for those that persecute him. That can be a great advantage in many situations, but it a great disadvantage when you respond quickly without thinking carefully about what you are going to say. Verse 14 sums it up, and the preceding characteristics should all be seen in light of the love God commands us to have for one another. There is much we could say about the word of God, about its promises, its power, its prophecies, its principles and its priorities. (Edstrom), 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Leaving Worries Behind (Edstrom), 2 Peter 1:16-21 First Hand Account (Edstrom), 2 Peter 3:8-15a Its About Time (Edstrom), 1 John 3:16-24 Truth and Action (Edstrom), 1 John 5:1-6 How to Make a Bad Day Better (Edstrom), All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. Article. Forbearance and forgiveness are never a problem when we are talking about people we really love. The truth here is that we are one other's keepers. Everything the Scriptures say about the use of your tongue also applies to what you communicate by writing. It is sure good to see you today! (See: Consequences of Life in Christ), Because the Christian has been redeemed, regenerated and reconciled by the Lord, the old patterns of life and ways of thinking are to be changed. This verse destroys this dichotomy between secular and sacred. This is fascinatingly insightful. 1, Mortifying the Flesh, Pt. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. He is talking about the kind of harmony that should exist among those people who really love the Lord, among those people in whom the Holy Spirit is living. In fact, Paul uses the term Christ 23 times in Colossians and the name Jesus only 7 times. In fact, the Christian rate is slightly higher, perhaps because those willing to identify themselves as Christians are more likely to bother to get married. Phillips' translation says because you are "Picked representatives of the new humanity, purified and beloved of God Himself.". (Edstrom), Matthew 21:23-32 Who Is In Charge? Sometime ago humorist J. Upton Dickson said he was writing a book titled Cower Power, and that he had also founded a group for submissive people called Doormats - an acrostic for Dependent Organization of Really Meek and Timid Souls, if there were no objections. We are to lay them aside. That would also include sign language or use of symbols. Every week, thousands of churches use our Bible lessons, craft ideas, printable resources, and coloring pages to teach kids the Christian faith. Hebrews 11:1-3 | Search Results | Sermon and Worship Resources Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. It is also translated generosity or goodness. What do you think that means? In this crazy society people even shoot each other if someone disrespects them on the freeway. Write out and memorize some of the proverbs dealing with the tongue that would be helpful in your life. All Rights Reserved. If Paul just wanted to make a reference to Jesus, he could have used one of His many titles such as Lord or Christ as he commonly does even here in his letter to the Colossians. Their symbol was a yellow traffic light." That means no permission is needed as long as you credit this Ministry-To-Children.com in the final work. 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