Lives Hidden With Christ - Yielded

15/12/2025 29 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we dive deep into a short but potent passage from Colossians 3:15-17, exploring the radical demands it places on followers of Jesus. This text challenges us to measure our lives against three core mandates—and reveals that true Christian living encompasses all aspects of our existence, from our inner hearts to our daily actions.Key Takeaways You'll Explore:The Peacemaker Mandate: Discover why "let the peace of Christ rule" is not just about personal calm, but about actively pursuing unity and reconciliation within the body of Christ. Learn why true peace often requires stepping into conflict, rather than running away from it.The Overflow of the Gospel: We break down the command to "let the message of Christ dwell among you richly" and uncover its vibrant result: a life marked by overwhelming, irrepressible joy and worship. If the Gospel is deeply rooted, should we be "walking musicals"?The Integrity Test: We look at the encompassing call to "whatever you do... do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus." This reveals that there is no sacred/secular divide—your work, your hobbies, and even your time stuck in traffic are all opportunities for sacred worship. We offer a simple question to test your integrity and guide your daily decisions.Challenge Yourself:This episode concludes with three personal challenges to help you apply these verses this week: confront conflict for reconciliation, cultivate overflowing joy, and live with radical, Christ-centered integrity.