Permanent Residence

Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. (Colossians 3:15–16, NIV 1984).

My Musings – “Dwell,” as in to abide or inhabit as a permanent resident. Also to live or continue in a given condition or state, as in “richly.” We cannot help but be enriched as we continue in God’s Word. Enabling us to “teach and admonish one another with all wisdom.”

My Advice – This is for believers only. “You have never heard His voice nor seen His form, nor does His Word dwell in you, for you do not believe the One He sent.” (John 5:37–38, NIV 1984). Listen for “His voice” and respond. Become a believer. “And I will remain [dwell] in you.” (John 15:4, NIV 1984).

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Author: thebrewisamusing

I was raised in a Christian family and my earliest childhood memories include regular Sunday school and Church attendance as a family. I was taught that our Judeo-Christian values were not just a part of our Sunday routine they should be part of our character and influence all aspects of our lives. I was also taught that as important as these values were they could not save us. We must also be “born again” by accepting Christ.

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