Colossians 3:18-25 | November 23, 2025 | Pastor Todd Smith

This powerful exploration of Colossians 3:18-4:1 challenges us to see God's design for order in our homes and workplaces not as restrictive rules, but as pathways to His glory. We're reminded that our God is not a God of chaos—from the very first act of creation, He brought order to disorder. The passage walks us through the beautiful architecture of family life, where wives are called to willingly arrange themselves under loving leadership, husbands are commanded to sacrificially die daily for their wives, children learn obedience and honor, and parents provide correction without crushing spirits. What's revolutionary here is understanding that submission isn't servitude—it's the same beautiful posture the Son took toward the Father. The text then extends this divine order into our workplaces, reminding us that whether we're employees or employers, we're ultimately serving Christ Himself. The three anchors that help us trust this design are reward, perspective, and justice—knowing that God sees everything, our ultimate boss is Jesus, and He will make all things right. This isn't about cultural accommodation; it's about living as bright lights of gospel order in a chaotic world, where our ordered homes and honest work become lighthouses pointing others to the God who redeems disorder.

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