Pastor Mel started this sermon talking about Alfred Nobel. His brother, Ludvig died in 1888, and the obituary accidently reported that it was Alfred who had died, labeling him the 'merchant of death.' He invented dynamite, and an article can be found on him here. Not wanting to be remembered in such a terrible way, he is who the Nobel Prize is named after.
Colossians 4:5 - 6 - "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
***There can be a great difference in what you think you are and how others see you
***Walk the walk (v 5)
1 Thessalonians 1:5 - "...because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake." - You become the testimony others can see
(a) Live in the wisdom of Christ - "Let the word of Christ dwell richly in you in all wisdom."
Christ is looking more for our devotion to Him than for our service to Him. There is a difference in trying to live right and having a relationship with Christ.
(b) Live in the opportunities given by Christ - Obedience to Christ is found in the timing of our response
***Talk the talk (v 6)
(a) Our speech shold be gracious - your mouth is a reflection of your heart (Matt 15:18 - "But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.'")
(b) Our speech should be salty - it should make a difference - a simple word of truth can set a person free
(c) Our speech should be ready - be ready to speak a word to people that need - God's word and a spirit filled life are a powerful combination
***Is there anything in me that would obscure the vision of Christ to a watching world?
***No matter what has happened in your past, you can determine today how you will live the rest of your life
***God expects every believer to be a witness for Him
***To be in Christ will impact the way you live, what you say, and people will be drawn to you
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