The New Life In Christ: To this end I labor struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. Colossians 1:29.

And we prayed this in order that you may live a life worthy of the LORD and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good word, growing in the knowledge of God… Colossians 1:10.

Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belonged to it, you submit to its rules: “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!” These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. Colossians 2:20-22.

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Colossians 2:5. Amen.