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In this verse, Paul tells the church in Colossae how to respond to people who do not have a relationship with Jesus. They are to walk wisely, redeeming the time, meaning they should make the most of the time they have with non-believers to encourage them to consider turning their lives to Christ. This verse applies to our modern-day lives in a number of ways.
For instance, one aspect of walking wisely amidst people who don't yet acknowledge Jesus as God is to be holy in those interactions. In other words, we should never condescend or act like we are superior to them because we don't fall into some of the sins that they do. When we remember that we are who we are only because of the grace of God -- rather than anything we have done -- we will be saved from having an arrogant attitude toward other people. We will be able to see others exactly as we are: unmerited beneficiaries of God's grace.
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In this verse, Paul tells the church in Colossae how to respond to people who do not have a relationship with Jesus. They are to walk wisely, redeeming the time, meaning they should make the most of the time they have with non-believers to encourage them to consider turning their lives to Christ. This verse applies to our modern-day lives in a number of ways.
For instance, one aspect of walking wisely amidst people who don't yet acknowledge Jesus as God is to be holy in those interactions. In other words, we should never condescend or act like we are superior to them because we don't fall into some of the sins that they do. When we remember that we are who we are only because of the grace of God -- rather than anything we have done -- we will be saved from having an arrogant attitude toward other people. We will be able to see others exactly as we are: unmerited beneficiaries of God's grace.
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