Post by Woody Williams on Aug 3, 2007 8:00:13 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Colossians 2:20-23
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If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe, why
do you live as if you still belonged to the world? Why do you submit
to regulations, 'Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch'? All
these regulations refer to things that perish with use; they are
simply human commands and teachings. These have indeed an appearance
of wisdom in promoting self-imposed piety, humility, and severe
treatment of the body, but they are of no value in checking
self-indulgence.
Devotional
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Paul admonishes us to let Christ be sufficient for all of our fears
and anxieties. We can be tempted to turn to lesser powers to ease our
concerns, especially if they are intriguing and play around at the
edges of spirituality. In Christ we have the love, grace and strength
of God for our lives. Do not give up the life you have in Christ for
a set of rules or an incantation that will not save you.
Prayer
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Help me to look to you, O Christ, to fulfill my spiritual needs. Amen
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If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe, why
do you live as if you still belonged to the world? Why do you submit
to regulations, 'Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch'? All
these regulations refer to things that perish with use; they are
simply human commands and teachings. These have indeed an appearance
of wisdom in promoting self-imposed piety, humility, and severe
treatment of the body, but they are of no value in checking
self-indulgence.
Devotional
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Paul admonishes us to let Christ be sufficient for all of our fears
and anxieties. We can be tempted to turn to lesser powers to ease our
concerns, especially if they are intriguing and play around at the
edges of spirituality. In Christ we have the love, grace and strength
of God for our lives. Do not give up the life you have in Christ for
a set of rules or an incantation that will not save you.
Prayer
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Help me to look to you, O Christ, to fulfill my spiritual needs. Amen