Every culture believes it has found something better than Jesus. The Colossians battled Jewish ritualism, hyper-spiritual angel worshipers, and more. That is why Paul trumpeted the “bigness” of Jesus. Only Jesus is God in human flesh. Only Jesus can make you spiritually alive. Only Jesus can take away sins. Therefore, cling to Jesus! In 2015 America, there are plenty of philosophies that claim to be better than “old time Christianity” (e.g. vague spirituality, follow-your-feelings-philosophy, scientism, ritualistic religion, etc.), but none can offer the glorious blessings Jesus can. So, cling to Jesus! Homework for next week: Read Colossians 3:1-17