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Colossians 3:15b – Doing What is Good

A picture of a dove in flight against a sparkling blue background.

[Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,] since as members of one body you were called to peace.

Summary: Peace in the body of Christ is a beautiful thing. It is also a key indicator of spiritual wellbeing. 

There is a reason Paul mentions God’s peace in our hearts first. Paul’s thoughts are racing ahead to the image of Christ’s body that Jesus has revealed to him (Galatians 1:12).

Think, for a moment, about the “body of Christ.”  It is people. That is what the “body of Christ” is—just people. 

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Colossians 3:15a – A Big Deal

A woman opens the door to let her dogs in.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts …

Summary: Paul shows us how to solve one of life’s greatest challenges, a lack of peace. All we need is Jesus. 

For some reason, this partial passage seems to cry out for a closer look, word by word. Let’s begin with the word “Let …”

In English, the word “let” is passive. When we “let” something happen, we “allow” it to take place. For example, if I “let the dog in,” I would open the door so the dog can come in. I don’t go out and chase the dog so I can drag it into the house — at least not in this situation. 

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