The Same Old Struggles

Four errors Paul identifies that the Colossians are making…

– Making tradition more important than God’s movement
– Pretending to be in submission to God but doing their own thing (false humility)
– Having a desire to do the things God lays on their heart but then coming up with way to not do it (idle notions)
– Not being connected to each other in Christian community and to the Head which is Christ

Sadly, we still deal with those today in our Christian walks….

The solution… die to yourself and the world, come alive in Christ, and set you mind (thoughts) and heart (emotions) to be like Christ

Colossians 2 and 3

About Tom Hypes

Tom Hypes is an ordained Pastor who has served in churches and the camping ministry for over 25 years. He currently leads at The Shepherd's Fellowship and volunteers at Leapin' Outreach (clothing ministry), Marion County Citizen Circle (helping clients with transitions from prison to community), Kirkpatrick Food Pantry, and ministers in the local nursing homes. He has also contributed to Group Magazine, CBA Marketplace, and Youth Worker Magazine. He serves in his ministry in the partnership with his family; wife Jenni, son Ryan, and daughter Emily.