Re:Verse passage – Colossians 2:1-7 (day four)
“Attaining to all the wealth..” verse 2. Does this passage support the prosperity gospel of today’s TV evangelists? No…this reference has nothing to do with material gain. Wealth relates to the invisible characteristics that are ours in Christ. Kindness, love, understanding, wisdom, knowledge, peace, faith, humility, gentleness, patience…all of these qualities are available to us through Christ.
Romans 2:4 says, “do you think lightly of the riches…?” We settle for so much less when we focus on material gain. It is trading fresh, flowing water for broken, stagnant cisterns. (Jeremiah 2:3) Paul longed for the Colossians to know all of these characteristics of Christ and for them to grow and mature in their lives. A relationship with Christ is not complete if we just know Him. Growing in Christ-like character is essential for life…a life that is healthy and pleasing to God. Go back to Paul’s prayer in chapter 1…”so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.” Are you?
