“Put on the Uniform for Work”

“Put on the Uniform for Work”

 Text: Colossians 3:12

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:5-17

Introduction:                                                                                                              

Many people in a variety of occupations, are required to wear uniforms!           

       I.      We must discard garments the characterize paganism.

                   -  Grasping greed is an attitude that is inappropriate for the Christian (Colossians 3:5).     

                   -  The garment of an evil disposition must be eliminated (Colossians 3:8).

                  -   Lying speech must be cast aside as an unworthy garment.

      II.      The pieces or the Christian uniform.                     

                    - Put on the character of Christ (Colossians 3:12).

                    - Put on the example of Christ (Colossians 3:13).               

                    - Put on the love of Christ (Colossians 3:14).

                    - Put on the peace of Christ (Colossians 3:15).

                   -  Put on the Word of Christ (Colossians 3:16).

                   -  Put on the thankfulness of Christ (Colossians 3:15-17).

                  -   Put on the name of Christ (Colossians 3:17).

 

                           Today, will you put on the uniform of a Christian?