The Character Gap

Colossians 3:12-15

OBSERVATIONS
Positives Negatives

ORTHODOXY

ORTHOPRAXY

all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus

walk in a new way of life

Romans 6:1-4

He died to sin once for all

do not let sin reign

Romans 6:10-12

we are the sanctuary of God

wash ourselves clean

2 Corinthians 6:15 7:1

you have received Christ Jesus

walk in Him
Colossians 2:6-7

you will be revealed with Him

put to death whatever in you is worldly

Colossians 3:4-5

we have a great high priest

approach the throne of grace with boldness

Hebrews 4:14-16

He has given us a new birth

get your minds ready for action

1 Peter 1:3-13

the Day of the Lord will come

make every effort to be found in

peace without spot or blemish

2 Peter 3:10-14

WHAT ARE CHURCHES LOOKING FOR?

WHAT OUR CHURCHES NEED:

I. WE NEED LEADERS GROUNDED IN TRUTH

COLOSSIANS
2:6-7 2:12-13, 20 3:1, 12

II. WE NEED LEADERS WHO LIVE OUT THE TRUTH

COLOSSIANS 1:10
So that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.

COLOSSIANS 2:20
If you died with Christ to the elemental forces of this world, why do you live as if you still belonged to the world?

PAULS EXHORTATION
1. PUT OFF 2. PUT ON

A.

Put OFF Sin

Vs. 5 Put to death Vs. 8 Put away

 Sexual immorality

Impurity
Lust Evil desire

Greed

 Anger

Wrath
Malice Slander

Filthy language

EPHESIANS 4:29
No unwholesome talk should come from your mouth, but only what is good for the building up of someone in need, in order to give grace to those who hear.

THE TONGUE
1.

Realize its power (James 3)

Realize Gods displeasure (Proverbs 19:9) Exercise your will

2. 3.

4. Ask God for help (Psalm 141:3-4)

B. Put ON Godly Attitudes Colossians 3:12-14

Compassion Kindness Humility Gentleness Patience Love

PUT ON HUMILITY
1.

Get over yourself

2. Change your focus

CANT DO THIS ALONE

1.

Prayer

2. Reliance
3. The Word 4. Others