Colossians
Chapter
1
Instruction
of Highest Value.—The manifestation of real goodness is
the bearing of fruit in good works. This bears the endorsement of heaven. Read
the first chapter of Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians. The instruction it
contains is of the highest value. The religion of Christ makes all who possess
it truly benevolent. It countenances no littleness, no mean transactions. True
Christians have a nobility which allows none of the cheap, covetous actions
that are a disgrace to the doer of them (Letter 58, 1900).
What
Our Churches Should Be.—The first and second chapters of
Colossians have been presented to me as an expression of what our churches in
every part of the world should be (Letter 161, 1903).
9-11.
God’sWill May Be Known.—[Colossians 1:9-11 quoted.] How
complete this prayer is! There is no limit to the blessings that it is our
privilege to receive. We may be “filled with the knowledge of his will.” The
Holy Ghost would never have inspired Paul to offer this prayer in behalf of his
brethren, if it had not been possible for them to receive an answer from God in
accordance with the request. Since this is so, we know that God’s will is
manifested to His people as they need a clearer understanding of His will (Letter
179, 1902).
15
(Hebrews 1:3; see EGW on Acts 1:11). The Perfect
Photograph of God.—We have only one perfect photograph of God, and this is
Jesus Christ (MS 70, 1899).15-17. See EGW on John 1:1-3, 17. See EGW on Acts
17:28, 19. See EGW on Philippians 3:8, 20. See EGW on John 3:14-17, 26. See EGW
on 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, 26, 27. See EGW on John 1:1-3, 14; Romans 16:25;
Ephesians 1:3-6; Philippians 2:5-8; 1 Timothy 3:16; Revelation 22:14.
REFERENCE
S.D.A.
Bible Commentary Vol. 7
Ellen
G. White
1957
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