Summary
The speaker reflects on Colossians 1:13, focusing on the reality that while believers are rescued from darkness, they must not become complacent in their fight against sin. He emphasizes that true freedom is not a license for sin, but rather a motivation to proactively seek God's light to illuminate the darkness remaining within us. This requires a continuous, hungry attitude of self-examination, similar to David's pattern of seeking ways to serve God even during times of rest.
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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Colossians 1:13 Date: 02-01-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning member of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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