Building Bridges

Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

Colossians 3:9-11


What does it mean to "put on the new self"? It means that your conduct should match your faith. Quite simply, if you are a Christian, you should act like it. To be a Christian means more than just making good resolutions and having good intentions; it means taking the right actions. This is a straightforward step that is as simple as putting on your clothes. Every Christian is in continuing education program. The more we know of Christ and His work, the more we are being changed to be like Him. Because this process is lifelong, we must never stop learning and obeying His Word. There is no justification for just drifting along, but there is a great incentive to find the rich treasures of growing in Him. It takes practice, ongoing review, patience, and concentration to keep in line with His will. The Christian church is the one place on earth where everyone should feel welcome. The church should have no barriers of nationality, race, education, wealth, or power. Christ breaks down all barriers and accepts all people who come to Him as they are. Nothing should keep us from telling others about Christ or accepting into our fellowship any and all believers. Christians should be building bridges, not walls.

God Bless you,

JH