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Sac. Sacramento May 4:1856.
Colossians. [centered]
3:17 [centered]
"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the
name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and "
"the Father by him".
With the world appearances pass for much. Hence – Book, Rules,
Etiquette, Honor. Lord Chesterfield. Called gentlemen. Gentlemen not
so manufactured. Be gentlemen at heart – their rules are good. Books maps
guideboards, & mile stones do not make travellers – assist them only.
The Bible does not make Christians, by rules & precepts, &
outward appliances. It assumes that we are Christian at heart; &
then give us rules, – systems, ethics, &c [etc.] to assist & guide us.
If we are not Christian, all it has to say is, Beware, repent, believe!
We must be religious, then it will assist us on our course.
The text assumes that the addressed are Christians.
A precept concerning religion in common daily life.
1 In the name of C. [Christ] – the meaning.
(a) Not to do as agents or deputies – save as we represent C. [Christ].
(b) But out of affection. (c) For his interest or advantage.
(d) By command of C. [Christ]. (e) In imitation of C. [Christ].
(f) Power derived from C. [Christ]. (g) Invocation of his blessing.
World lost the true idea of God – & that of man also.
C. [Christ] restored both to us – specially the latter.
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