Someone is watching you - Colossians 3-4

I love Paul's practical side. When he writes he takes the first chapters to outline his doctrine (what we should believe) and then takes the last chapters for practical matters (how we should behave). In Colossians we have some great practical instruction in these two chapters. I love how Paul gives us some insight as to why we are to "behave" the way he instructs us. In 3:1 we see our behavior is supposed to be in line with our union with Christ. That is motivation enough. However, in 4:5 we read that the wisdom we receive from Christ is to be lived for Him before the "outside" world. We are to live with and FOR Christ and BEFORE the world. Our behavior will win more people to Christ than our doctrines. No, our right doctrine lived out in proper behavior will always win others to Christ than just simply stated doctrine. How we treat our spouses, children, bosses and government agents will do much to show the world who God is and what He demands. "Live in wisdom toward those who are on the outside," is Paul's instruction. It is our mission.