Colossians 1:1-12Colossians 1:9It’s good to pray for all Christians everywhere, but it’s also good to pray for specific Christians in specific situationsII Peter 3:18 – We know it is also God’s desire that all men would be filled with the knowledge of His will. This is something that takes time. We cannot put our studying off on the preacher – we have to do our own studying. II Timothy 2:15We obtain knowledge through study, but we must apply it with wisdom and understanding.Colossians 1:10It is possible to walk worthy of the Lord. Ephesians 4:1; Philippians 1:27Titus 2:11-14 – We must deny worldly lusts and live righteously.Christians are better than non-Christians, not because of anything personal, but because they are blood-bought citizens of God’s kingdom.The Christian is too good to act and live like people in the world.Keep increasing in knowledge! II Peter 1:10-11Colossians 1:11-12We are to do these things with joy and thanksgiving.We should be thankful to live on a higher plane, above earthly pleasures that can’t compare to the spiritual riches we have in God.A ChristianPrays for othersDesires to be filled with knowledge of God’s willIn wisdom and understandingWalks worthy of the LordIs fruitful in every good workIs strengthened in the gospel’s powerGives thanks to God for being partaker in the inheritance of the saints of light