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In Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus shows us an example of living on mission by the fact that he himself went to everywhere preaching the gospel, noticing and feeling compassion for unbelievers. Jesus tells us the harvest of missions is plentiful, but laborers are lacking to bring in the crop! What are we to do? He commands us to pray for God to raise up more missional workers of his kingdom.

In Colossians 3:1-4, Paul tells us that we must keep our minds set on a Christ-centered perspective because we have been given a new position and sure promise in Jesus.

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever (Psalm 136) | Pastor Adam Swift

In this passage, Paul warns the Colossians not to feel judged or be disqualified by those insisting on practices and spiritual experiences the Lord himself does not command. Spiritual power and progress is not found in what we do or not do, but in holding fast to Jesus by faith as the source of all spiritual growth.

In Colossians 2:8-15, Paul tells us that we should not be of the world. In order to do that, we must know what it means to be in Christ. To keep ourselves from the world's emptiness, we must treasure Christ's fullness.

In these verses, Paul lays out what it looks like to be Christ-centered through and through.