Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Vital Doctrines)
我夜间的歌曲《重要教义-救恩》
Text: Colossians 4: 5-6
MSITN VITAL DOCTRINES – CHRISTOLOGY
“Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”
Colossians 4:5-6
PAUL’S EXAMPLE OF FAITH AND LIFE
1. Paul lived an outstanding life.
a. As a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
b. As a servant of the Lord too.
i. A preacher/ teacher
ii. An apostle
iii. A defender of the faith and more
2. He modelled his life on:
a. The Lord Jesus Christ.
b. The teachings of Scripture.
c. He was remarkably consistent and faithful.
THREE APPROPRIATE REMINDERS
1. Paul was coming to the end of his epistle to the Colossians.
2. There were three things that he sought to highlight to them.
3. If followed carefully, they would stand out as believers.
a. Wisdom
i. This must first be found.
ii. It must be applied in living for the Lord meaningfully.
iii. Wisdom must accompany our faith in the Lord.
b. Time
i. Time is a precious gift from the Lord.
ii. It must be used redemptively.
iii. Time must be made used of fully and meaningfully.
iv. Time should not be wasted.
c. Speech
i. The believer is encouraged to learn how to speak well.
ii. Speaking with grace (kindness and gentleness) is vital.
iii. Speaking with salt (truth is of the essence..
iv. Good speech is needed to answer people who query our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
These three things can be learned well.
我夜间的歌曲-重要教义-基督论
经文：歌罗西书 4
“你们要爱惜光阴，用智慧与外人交往。 你们的言语要常常带着和气，好像用盐调和，就可知道该怎样回答各人。”
《歌罗西书 4：5-6》