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1 | Finding God's Will | Col 3:15 | Morant61 | 6759 | ||
Commentary on Colossians 3:15: Col. 3:15 says to let the peace of God rule in our hearts. In Greek, the word for rule is 'brabeuo.' This word only occurs here in the entire New Testament, but has a rich history in secular usage. 'Brabeuo' is a word that was used, among other things, of the decision making role of an umpire in sporting events. Applying this meaning to Col. 3:15, we find a verse dealing with decision making in the church. How do we keep the peace in the body of Christ? We should allow the 'peace of Christ' to be the final arbitrator in any decision that we must make. The text even provides three guidelines to help us find the right decision. 1) Any decision we make, must be motivated by love - Col. 3:14. 2) Any decision we make, must be Biblical - Col. 3:16. 3) Any decision we make, must glorify Christ - Col. 3:17. Tim Moran |
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2 | Finding God's Will | Col 3:15 | charis | 6761 | ||
Dear Tim, If I may add to your commentary on Colossians 3. "Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to his edification." Romans 15:2 NASB "Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear." Ephesians 4:29 NASB Edification: oikodome, (the act of) buiding. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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