COLLOSSIANS 3RD CHAPTER

COLOSSIANS Chapter 3: Apostle Paul says that whatever we do in our day to day lives, we should do it in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We should thank Him and praise Him always. His praise should always be on our lips. Whatever work we do in our daily life we should do it sincerely, wholeheartedly and with the fear of God in our hearts. Every simple work should be done as though it’s been done for God and not as to please men or as an eye service. Our aim is to opt for heavenly rewards rather than the worldly ones. We should also stay away from our old habits and sinful ways as we are born again in the image and likeness of Christ. He warns us that God’s anger will be upon the people who disobey Him and they will get their reward according to their deeds. Hence we should stay away from lust, anger, malice, covetousness, and loose talk.
The true peace of our Lord should dwell in our hearts. Our hearts should overflow with mercy, kindness, humbleness and perseverance. We should forgive those people who have done wrong and hurtful deeds to us just as Christ forgave our sins. It surely is very difficult for us to forgive such people. But we can do it by asking God to fill us with His Holy Spirit which will give us strength to forgive them and also to pray for them. We should also help people who are in need. The true word of Christ should dwell in our hearts and we should be able to teach and instruct each other according to the true wisdom of God.
When wives submit to their husbands and when husbands truly love their wives, there is equality in relationship. Neither the husband nor the wife is superior or inferior in any way when they keep Lord Jesus as the head of the family. His grace will allow them to manage the house as well as the children. Children must obey their parents in the Lord. This really pleases our Lord to the extent that there is a promise attached to this commandment. He promises a long life. Parents too should not be too harsh and irrational to their children which may make them go astray. They should love them and discipline them in the Lord. They should set an example for the children to follow.