I am just beginning to realize the difference in me when I am in the word, verses when I'm not. Thank you for that reminder.
Interpretation on Col. 2: 1-11
My question leading into interpretation is Why now did Paul choose to use the term Philosophy here?
So, going back to the definition of what Philosophy is; denotes a love and pursuit of wisdom, the investigation of truth and nature:
MacArthur notes- that in wisdom and knowledge, worldly philosophy does not conform to Him(Christ)
Col.2;23 says These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom-self made religion…
Ephesians 5;6 says Let no one deceive you with empty words…
These lead me to think that if the definition is correct, it should lead all who search for truth and wisdom to Christ, but it does not. Some can not and will not believe. And they do their best to change the minds of those who do believe. It chills me!
We do always need to be in the word.
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Yes, and amen.
ReplyDeleteWe must seek with a heart thirsty for the Truth.
The pastor that spoke last week clarified what 'to thirst' means. It is not just an "I'm thirsty." It is an “I am dying of thirst and will give anything for a drink of water that will satisfy." Our heart that is seeking must have the deepest desire for God's truth. We must desire to give up this entire world to have Him.
Lord, that we will never lose that desire. And that we will be a faucet where your water flows unhindered to those who are thirsty.
Amen.