• Paul’s teachings on power

with any modern perspectives.

• Paul teaches Christians to

the power structures of their society. (3:18, 20, 22)

• Paul teaches Christians to use their power for the

of the less-powerful. (3:19, 21; 4:1)

The Eternal Perspective

• Our desire to dominate others comes from our

. (Genesis 3:16; 4:23-24; Exodus 1:8-11)

• The problem is not the

in control—it’s the

Reveal Answer

for control itself. (Ephesians 6:12)

• The only solution is to build a community of people who don’t fear

or crave

Reveal Answer

. (Colossians 3:11, 14-15)

Therefore Christians ought to: (Colossians 3:23-25)

•

where God has placed them (1 Corinthians 7:17-24)

• trust and obey their true

(3:18, 20, 22; 4:1)

• and trust in his eternal

. (3:23-25)

From Colossae to Turner

• Are you part of the community of Jesus Christ?

• Have you given up the quest for control?

• Are you seeking the agenda of God in your life?