SIN vs. SIGNS OF LOVE
Colossians 3:15-17
I. Sins of sexual attitude and behavior
a. The sins
i. Evil desires
ii. Sexual sins
iii. Impurity
iv. Lust
v. Shameful desires
b. Consider ourselves dead to these sins – vs. 3:15
II. Sins of speech
a. The sins
i. Anger expressed
ii. Cursing
iii. Dirty language
iv. Lying
b. Cast these sins off – vs. 3:8
III. Signs of Love
a. The signs
i. Tender-hearted Mercy
ii. Kindness
iii. Humility
iv. Patience
v. Gentleness
vi. Forgiveness
b. Practice these – vs. 3:12-17
i. Imitate Christ’s Mercy – vs. 3:12,13
ii. Let love guide your life – 3:14
iii. Let the peace of God rule in your heart – vs. 3:15
1. Rule – Umpire
2. Our heart is the center of our emotions
3. Let Peace rule – Philippians 4:7
iv. Always be thankful – vs. 3:15
v. Keep God’s Word in you at all times – vs. 3:16
1. Scripture Memorization
2. Psalm 119:11
vi. Live as Jesus Christ’s representative – vs. 3:!7
1. We are Christ’s Ambassadors – 2 Corinthians 5:20