02.25
I love Colossians, chapter 2. It’s helped me survive ministry, especially verses 18 and 23. Here’s what those verses say in The Message:
Don’t tolerate people who try to run your life, ordering you to bow and scrape, insisting that you join their obsession with (spiritual things) and seek out visions like they do. They’re a lot of hot air, that’s all they are. They’re completely out of touch with the source of life, Christ… They sound impressive (especially when they talk) in a deep voice. They even give the illusion of being pious, humble and (spiritual). But it’s just another way of showing off, making (themselves) look important.
Some people sound so spiritual. They’re even respected by many in their church, but they’re really ”a lot of hot air.”I prefer people who are honest with themselves and God. Take Trey Fraser, for example:
Last night, Trey (age eight) found me at church and told me that he was raising money for the American Heart Association. He had his pledge form in hand and wanted me to contribute. Trey said, ”I want to be truthful with you. I am raising money for people who have heart problems, but I really want to raise alot of money so I can win the big prizes.”
I love someone who’s honest like that! After hearing Trey’s pitch, I gave him an extra dollar…
How do you feel when you talk to someone who’s a bunch of hot air? What’s God teaching you through Colossians 2?
P.S. We don’t have anyone in our church (that I know of) who’s full of hot air. I think it’s because we like to pop their balloons.
