COLOSSIANS 1: 10 - “a life worthy of the Lord” COLOSSIANS 1: 9 - “spiritual wisdom and understanding” - you can be in the presence of knowledge and yet not have understanding (knowledge) - wisdom allows us to process knowledge and apply it in reality (spiritual wisdom + understanding) - “I want the world to be different because you’re in it.” - the evidence of a successful seed is growth and fruit HOW DOES A CHILD OF GOD ENGAGE THE CULTURE 1) the child of God in the culture produces fruit through doing good work - sharing the gospel (dropping seeds) - encourage others + continue to pray steadfastly - honour your parents 2) increasing knowledge - press into Him (read the bible daily) - what occupies your mind? 4) joyful gratitude - cultivate gratitude in your heart or entitlement will take its place - the antidote to selfish thinking is gratitude
