Believers

Week 3 – Embracing Renewal (Colossians 3:9-10)

Bible teacher A.W. Pink once said,” An honest heart seeks to please God in all things and offend Him in none.” As Christians, we are now one big family, united by our faith in Christ. This means we should treat each other with the love, care, and respect that family deserves. And a key aspect of this is always speaking the truth to one another in love. In Colossians 3:9-10, Paul emphasizes that believers should not lie to each other. Why?  Because our new identity in Christ demands honesty. When we put our trust in Christ, we become new people who have died to sin and been made alive in Him. Our goal is to live a Christ-like life, reflecting His character in all we do. Lying to one another is inconsistent with this new identity. And it undermines the trust and unity that should define us as a family in Christ. Paul’s reasoning is grounded in the highest authority, Jesus Himself, who is truth. As members of God’s family, we are called to live out this truth in our relationships, building one another up with honesty, integrity, and love.

Questions For Reflection –

1. How can we ensure that our interactions with fellow believers are marked by honesty and love, reflecting our new identity in Christ as described in Colossians 3:9-10?

1. In what ways can we actively practice speaking the truth in love within our Christian community, fostering deeper trust and unity as members of God’s family?

In God’s family, honesty is our language and love is our heartbeat. 🙏🏻❤️