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Colossians 3:17 - Doing All for Christ.

Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) And whatever you do 
in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord 
Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 
 

Colossians 3:17 (NLT) And whatever you do or 
say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, 
giving thanks through him to God the Father.  

INTRODUCTION

Doing "all in the name of the Lord Jesus" 
means bringing honor to Christ in every aspect and 
activity of daily living. As a Christian, you 
represent Christ at all times - wherever you go and 
whatever you say. What impression do people have of 
Christ when they see or talk with you? What changes 
would you make in your life in order to honor 
Christ?  [Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

How to Be a Show and Tell Christian
   God has put specific people in your life 
for a reason. You are Gods representative to 
them! If you dont tell them about Gods love 
and offer of salvation, then who will? 
   God put you in your unique circumstances 
to share the Gospel with your relatives, your 
friends, your neighbors, and your co-workers. They 
need to hear that God has a purpose for them and 
wants them to be part of his family. But hes 
not going to write it in the sky for them. 
Hes not going to send them a telegram. Hes 
already sent you. He wants you to learn to be more 
like him so you can show others what hes like 
- forgiving, compassionate, patient, and 
faithful. 
   The Bible is very clear about this: Do 
all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care 
of your own business, and do your own work . . 
. If you do, then people who are not believers 
will respect you (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 
NCV).   
   We need Christians who walk the walk and 
talk the talk; youve heard that clich 
before, but it really is that simple. Faithful 
Christians dont just say what they believe. They try 
to live so that others see the hope and joy 
that come from knowing Jesus. They are show 
and tell Christians. They tell the Gospel 
with their mouths, and they show the Gospel with 
their lives. 
   Whatever you do or say, do it as a 
representative of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17 NLT). 
   The most dangerous prayer you could pray 
is two words: Use me. I dare you to pray 
it! I dare you to pray, God, use me! Use me 
to show your love to people who dont know 
that you love them. Use me to show your purpose 
to people who dont know that you have a 
purpose for their lives. 
   That kind of prayer can change the world 
- but the change starts in our communities and 
with the people we know and love. 
   They wont know unless we show them. 
[Daily Devotional by Rick Warren: 
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

CLOSING THOUGHT

Paul offers a strategy to help us live for 
God day by day: (1) imitate Christs merciful, 
forgiving attitude (3:12-13); (2) let love guide your 
life (3:14); (3) let the peace of Christ rule in 
your heart (3:15); (4) always be thankful (3:15); 
(5) keep Gods Word in you at all times 
(3:16); (6) live as Jesus Christs representative 
(3:17). [Life Application SB] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

1 Corinthians 10:31 - Maxim for Living.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20230119-0906.html 

Colossians 3:23 - ALIVE in CHRIST!!!

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220130-0934.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

https://abible.com/links/