Ephesians 6:9 | And now Admonition. You know it’s hard sometimes. It’s hard sometimes to be in charge of others and not show partiality, to not show respect of persons, to not place one person over someone else, simply because you like them better. But that’s our responsibility, to live without partiality, to judge righteously. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus in Ephesians chapter six in verse nine, And you masters do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him. We are to be just and righteous and our judgment just and righteous because God in heaven is just and righteous. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:9 | And now Admonition. In Ephesians chapter six, verse nine, we read, And you masters do the same things to them. What, what, what’s he talking about? He’s instructed the slaves. He’s instructed the bondservants. You serve your master as if you’re serving Christ. And now he says to these masters, the, these individuals who own other men, he says you do the same thing to them.No matter the status of someone in this life, no matter their greatness or their lowliness, no matter where their position is, ultimately, they’re all to be servants of God. The greatest King to have ever lived and reigned on a throne on this earth still had one who was greater than him. God. So then masters, how are you treating those who are around you?For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:7 | And now Admonition. Are you under-recognized? Do you go to work and you’re there and you just wish your boss would recognize you for the job that you do? Paul writes in Ephesians chapter six, Knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free. Paul makes it clear, no matter what your master, your boss, your employer might say about you in this life, God knows what you’ve done, and God will reward good that is done no matter what anyone else thinks. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:7 | And now Admonition. One of the greatest struggles as a parent is to teach a child to do what’s right, even when no one else is looking. Even when you’re not watching them, even when you’re not observing them, and they know you can’t see them; they still need to be taught to do what’s right, even then. Paul writes in Ephesians chapter five or chapter six and verse seven With goodwill doing service.So he tells these bondservants, you obey your masters as if you’re obeying God, as if you’re obeying Christ, not with eye service as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ with goodwill, doing service as to the Lord and not to men. We need to teach our children and raise them up, that they always serve their masters no matter who they might be as if they’re serving God, knowing that they’re always serving God. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:5 | And now Admonition.How do you serve others? Specifically, how do you serve your employer or your master in life? Paul writes in Ephesians chapter six, and in verse five, Bondservants be obedient to those who are your masters, according to the flesh, verse six, not with eye service as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ doing the will of God from the heart. Serve them, not to be seen by them, but knowing that your Father in heaven, who sees all, sees you every second of the day. Who do you serve in this life?For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:5 | And now Admonition. Can you be a slave and a free person all at the same time? Well, Paul says you can. Paul says in Ephesians chapter six and in verse five, Bondservants be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling and sincerity of heart, as to Christ. These Christians were free from death. They were free from the servitude of sin. They had become slaves to righteousness. They were servants of Christ, but they were still slaves, bondservants in the flesh. And they still had a responsibility to their masters in the flesh, but they had a greater responsibility to Jesus Christ. We need to be those who understand that no matter our station in life, we are free to serve our God For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:5 | And now Admonition. I’m free. How about you? As a Christian, I’m free. I am not a slave. I am not a bond servant. I am not encumbered or responsible to anyone to obey them over God. But as a Christian, I’m still a person and I still have a responsibility to live in this life in whatever place, position, or status I find myself. And as a Christian, I have a responsibility to serve those who are over me in a physical sense. So Paul writes to the church at Ephesus in Ephesians chapter six, verse five, Bond servants, be obedient to those who are your masters, according to the flesh with fear and trembling in sincerity of heart as to Christ. Oh, I’m free, but I’m still responsible to those in this flesh to be obedient to those who are over me as if I were obeying Christ Himself. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:2 | And now Admonition. At what age, should a father stop teaching his children? That’s kind of a trick question because in Ephesians chapter six, we read in verse two that we are to honor our father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise. Then we read in verse four, And you fathers do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Question? At what age should children stop honoring their parents? As long as their parents are alive, they are to honor them. At what age should fathers stop training and admonishing their children? So long as their children are alive to be taught. Fathers, stay involved in the life of your child, especially their spiritual life. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:4 | And now Admonition. Fathers, how do you treat your children? I pray that you treat them in such a way to provoke them to love and to good works, and not to wrath. In Ephesians chapter six in verse four, we read, And you fathers do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.We are to take our children and their lives, and we are to mold them and develop them into servants of God. Fathers, how are you treating your children, no matter their age. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:1-3 | And now Admonition.Are there consequences on this earth for the choices we make? Why, absolutely there are. One example of this is found in Ephesians chapter six, verses one through three. In Ephesians chapter six, verse one, Paul tells those who is he’s writing to Children, obey your parents. Verse two, he says, Honor, your father and your mother.And verse three, he says, That it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth. This was a promise of God from the Old Testament that Paul says is equally true in the New Testament that honoring and obeying your parents is fundamental to your existence. As long as they are serving the Lord, and as long as they are instructing you in the path of righteousness, that will cause you to be prosperous, to be well, to do well. Understand, choices have consequences.For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:1 | And now Admonition. What does it mean to honor your father and your mother? In Ephesians chapter six, and in verse one, we read, Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Verse two says, Honor, your father and your mother, which is the first commandment with promise. One of the examples of understanding this is given when Jesus tells the Jews, they were not honoring their parents as they ought, because they were not providing for them in their old age. We need to be sure to honor our parents, which includes providing for them when they’re old. Do you honor your parents? I hope you do. For more from the Collierville church of Christ visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:1 | And now Admonition. In Ephesians chapter six, and in verse one, Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and says, Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Children are to be expected to obey their parents, whenever their parents are instructing them in accordance with the word of God. We need to make sure that we teach our children, that when they respect and obey their parents, they’re not just obeying their parents, but they’re obeying their heavenly Father as well. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Ephesians 6:2 | And now Admonition. In Ephesians chapter six, and in verse two, we read, Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise. There is a promise attached to honoring, obeying, reverencing our parents. We owe them that honor because they were placed in that position by God. We need to make sure that our attitude toward our parents, whether we are children or aged, is what it ought to be. God expects us to honor our parents. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.In Ephesians chapter six. And in verse two, we read honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise. There is a promise attached to honoring obeying reverencing our parents. We owe them that honor because they were placed in that position by God. We need to make sure that our attitude toward our parents, whether we are children or aged,is what it ought to be. God expects us to honor our parents For more from the Collierville church of Christ. Visit Collierville coc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

And now admonition. There’s a question in our society here in America, that’s not a very favorable question. In Ephesians chapter five, you could ask the question, Do wives really have to submit to their husbands? Well, the answer’s yes. Ephesians chapter five, verse 22 says wives submit to your own husbands as to the Lord. Paul says, when you submit, submit to your husband as if he is Christ, because that husband is then supposed to submit to Christ and live in a way that’s right. For more from the Collierville church of Christ visit Collierville coc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

And now, Admonition. Paul calls upon us as Christians to be filled with the Spirit. And when we are, he says, one thing that you might find yourself doing is Ephesians chapter five verse 19, speaking to one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. When you can rejoice because you know, God is in you. You can be truly glad. For more from the Collierville church of Christ. Visit Collierville coc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

And now, Admonition. Who’s the head of your church? I’m not talking about who stands up and preaches. I’m not talking about who’s the one whose name is listed as an elder. I’m talking about who’s the head of the church you claim to belong to. Because it could only be Christ, if it’s going to be right before God. We read in Ephesians chapter five,for the husband is the head of the wife as also Christ is the head of the church and He is the Savior of the body. Is Christ the head of your church? For more from the Collierville church of Christ visit Collierville coc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

And now, Admonition. What’s wrong with getting drunk? What’s wrong with just having a good time? One thing that I know is wrong with it is what we read in Ephesians chapter five. Ephesians chapter five, verse 17 and 18, therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is and do not be drunk with wine in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit. Paul says that when you’re filled with alcohol, you can’t be filled with the Spirit of God. They don’t stay in the same place at the same time. Consider what you want to be filled with today. For more from the Collierville church of Christ, visit Collierville coc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

And now, Admonition. What does it mean when Paul says in Ephesians chapter five verse 21, that we are to be submitting to one another in the fear of God? It means that we’re going to take our correct role and function inside that role, as God has told us to. He will use that example to talk about wives being submissive to husband. He will use that example to talk about children being submissive to parents and servants being submissive to masters.But above all of it, he’s telling Christians and churches to be submissive to Christ. We need to think about how we are submitting today. For more from the Collierville church of Christ. Visit Collierville coc.org. This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

And now admonition. If you’re a wife, do you have to submit to your husband? Well, the Bible says, yes. Well, the second question is, do you have to submit in everything? Ephesians chapter five, verse 24, therefore just as the church is subject to Christ. So let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. You only have to submit in all the same ways in which the church has to submit to Christ in everything For more from the Collierville church of Christ visit Colliervillecoc.org.This is E T B N. Let the truth be told.

Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.

Ephesians 5:17-18 – Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit  Transcript:  There are some things in our lives that just shouldn’t exist. There are some choices that we just shouldn’t make, and among those is this.   Paul says in Ephesians, chapter five, verse 18, when he says, I want you to understand the will of God, he says, You can’t do that and be drunk.  He says, Do not be drunk with wine in which is dissipation but be filled with the Spirit. Are you filling your life with alcohol or the Spirit of God?  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.

Ephesians 5:25 – Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her  Transcript:  Husbands, how should you treat your wife? Ephesians, chapter five, verse 25, says, Husbands love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for her.  Love your wife and give yourself to her as Christ has showed you the example  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.

Ephesians 5:31 – For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. Transcript:  What happens in the life of a man and a woman when they get married? We read in Ephesians, chapter five, For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.   They come together and they become one person, not two separate people. Just the same way that a sinner who becomes a Christian is added to the body of Christ. He becomes one with Christ.  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.

Ephesians 5:28-29 – So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church.  Transcript:  How should a husband love his wife? Ephesians, chapter five, says he ought to love her as he loves himself.  We don’t hate ourselves, or at least we shouldn’t. We ought to love ourselves, but we ought to love those who are close to us, those who are our spouses, as much as we love ourselves.   Christ did this for the church. He loved it so much, He died for it. Do you love your spouse as much as you love yourself?  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.

Ephesians 5:25-26 – Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,  Transcript:  What kind of church does Christ want? What kind of congregation does Christ want your church to be?  In Ephesians, chapter five, we read that he wants a church that’s submissive as a wife is to a husband. He wants a church that is glorious.   He wants a church that is without spot or wrinkle, verse 27, or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. Christ wants a church that’s been washed in the blood, and that’s holy and sanctified.   Does that describe your church? Dig a little deeper in God’s word and learn more today.  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.

Ephesians 5:25-26 – Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,  Transcript:  Why did Christ give himself for the church? In Ephesians chapter five, we read, in verse 26, the first reason, That he might sanctify and cleanse her with washing of water by the word.  But, we also read the second reason that he might present her to himself a glorious church. Does that describe your church?  Does that describe the group of people that you belong to? A glorious church presented to Christ and submissive to him.  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.

Ephesians 5:17-18 – Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit  Transcript:  If you want to know what God wants for you in your life, here’s one thing that I know you won’t be doing.   In Ephesians. chapter five, verse 17, we read, Therefore, do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine in which is dissipation.  Paul says, you want to understand the will of God, stay away from alcohol.   For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. For more from Aaron Cozort, visit www.cozort.org For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org For more from ETBN, visit www.etbntv.org To listen to Christian Radio 24 hours per day, visit www.truth.fm and choose a station.EPISODES#GBNAD0317

Ephesians 5:22 – For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.  Transcript:  Whose responsibility is it, in a husband and wife relationship, to make sure that the wife is submitting to her own husband?  We read in Ephesians chapter five, verse 24, Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.  Wives, this is not the husband’s responsibility to force upon you. It is your responsibility to do so the same way you submit to Christ, to be submissive as you submit to Christ.  For more from Aaron Cozort, visit www.cozort.org For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org For more from ETBN, visit www.etbntv.org To listen to Christian Radio 24 hours per day, visit www.truth.fm and choose a station.EPISODES#GBNAD0319

Ephesians 5:19 – Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,Transcript:We often ask the question for what should we pray? And we often consider that idea. But have you considered the same thing should be said about our singing? For we read in Ephesians chapter five, that we ought to speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in our heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God. When we sing, one of the things that we ought to be doing is giving thanks to God and praising Him. For more from Aaron Cozort, visit www.cozort.orgFor more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.orgFor more from ETBN, visit www.etbntv.orgTo listen to Christian Radio 24 hours per day, visit www.truth.fm and choose a station. 

Ephesians 5:24 – Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Transcript: Does your church submit to Christ?  In Ephesians Chapter five, Verse 24 we read, Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.  Paul says that the church is to submit to Christ.  When you look at your church, are you seeing things where, they’re saying, I know that’s what Christ said, I know that’s what the Bible says, but that’s not what you have to do? Is your church submitting to Christ?  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:23 – For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Transcript:Who’s the head of your home? There’s a lot of people of society who don’t like that question, and they certainly don’t like the Bible’s answer. But in Ephesians Chapter five, Verse 23 we read, For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Husband, are you the head of your home? Wife, are you submitting to your husband? For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:21 – Submitting to one another in the fear of God.Transcript:How should a Christian live? He should live in a way that’s kind.He should live in a way that’s forgiving. He should live in a way that’s loving. He should live in a way that’s sacrificing. All of these things, Paul says in Ephesians chapter five, but he should also live in a way that is submissive. Paul says in Ephesians chapter five, verse 21, Submitting to one another, those are Christians, to one another, in the fear of God. Humble yourself before your brethren and submit to one another.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:19 – Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord Transcript: What should we do in song? What should we do when we’re singing? Paul says. We are to be speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody and our heart to the Lord.  But then he says this, we are to be giving thanks always for all things to God, the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. When you’re singing, may I encourage you, sing songs of thanksgiving.  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:15-16 – See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.Transcript:See then… What? Paul says, See then… See then that you walk circumspectly. Paul says. Think about how you spend your time. Think about what you’re doing. Walk, circumspectly, redeeming the time. How are you living today and are you redeeming the time God’s given you on this earth?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:13-14 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.”Transcript:When people live in a way that’s evil, and when they do things that they want to keep secret, what should you do if you’re observing this? You want to bring the light of Christ into the situation.We read in Ephesians chapter five, Verse 13. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore, he says, awake, you who sleep arise from the dead and Christ will give you light.Wake up! Live is a Christian! Shine the light of Christ. I hope the light of God is in you, today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube:  Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/free Leave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contact   Watch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.    This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network.   Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ.   The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017. To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.org  Not currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 5:11-12 – And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.Transcript:When people live in a way where they want to keep the things that they’re doing a secret, that’s a good indicator that you don’t need to be around them. In Ephesians, chapter five, verse 11, Paul says, And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.There are people doing things in secret that Christians have no business being involved in. Stay away from them.I hope the light of God is in you, today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:11 – And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.  Transcript: Have you ever heard the phrase when you were growing up: Don’t tell Mom?  I know myself and my brothers, we sometimes said that. We didn’t want one of the other brothers to rat us out.  But, Paul says that we ought to live differently than that. Paul says, in Ephesians chapter five, verse 11, And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.   When someone’s doing something that’s truly wrong, shine light on it, speak the truth and expose error.   I hope the light of God is in you, today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:11 – And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.  Transcript: How should you interact with people who are doing what’s wrong?  I’m not talking about every moment of every day, every time you see someone doing what’s wrong, but generally speaking.   How do you interact with the people who are doing wrong things around you and encouraging you to do them as well?  Paul says, in Ephesians chapter five, verse 11, And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them.  Don’t cover up other people’s wrongdoing. Shine the light of God today.  I hope the light of God is in you, today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:10 …finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.  Transcript: Is God okay with whatever you want to do? What I mean by that is, are there things that are acceptable and unacceptable before God? Well, yes, there certainly are.   In Ephesians, chapter five, we read about the things in verse six for which God brings His wrath upon the sons of disobedience.  But then we read in verse 10 that we ought to be finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.  We need to be looking in our lives and in God’s word for what is acceptable to God and then implementing that in our lives today.  I hope the light of God is in you, today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:9  for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth Transcript:In all the things that God says about how we are to live, remember that He gives us things that help us. Think about how your life would change if you filled your life with these things. The things called the fruit of the spirit. They’re called goodness and righteousness. They’re called truth, Ephesians chapter five, verse nine.  If you filled your life with goodness and righteousness and truth, would your life be better than it is today? I hope the light of God is in you, today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Eph 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Eph 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of lightEph 5:15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. How should we walk? That’s a question we’ve discussed before, but Paul mentions three ways in Ephesians, Chapter five that we should walk.Number one, he says, Walk in love because Christ loved you. Number two, he says, Walk as children of light, living the way God would have you. And number three, he says, Walk, circumspectly, verse 15, Not as fools, but as wise. How are you walking today? For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 5:7 – Therefore do not be partakers with them.Transcript:What should you do when people try and convince you to live in a way that’s not right for a Christian?  To live in a way that’s against the word of God? What should you do?Paul says in Ephesians Chapter five, Verse seven, Therefore, do not be partakers with them. Say, no, when someone tempts you to go against the word of God,Say, no, and live the life of a Christian.I hope the light of God is in you, today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

“Ephesians 5:8 – For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of lightTranscript:Do you remember what it was like back when you were in the world?Do you remember what it was like back before you were a Christian? In Ephesians, Chapter five, Verse eight, Paul says you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. How much better is it, if you’ve become a Christian, than it used to be?I hope the light of God is in you, today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. “Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 5:6 – Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.Transcript:What kind of words does a person use when they’re trying to convince you that you can do things God says you shouldn’t do?  Well, Paul says in Ephesians, Chapter five and in Verse six that those kinds of words are empty. He says, Let no one deceive you with empty words For because of these things, the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. He says, when someone tries to convince you that you can do things and live in such a way, God has said not to, their words are empty; they have no authority. Are you being swayed with empty words? For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:3-4 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. Transcript:Is there anything wrong with telling jokes that are coarse or crass? Is there anything wrong with saying something that it’s funny, right? Paul writes the Church at Ephesus and he says,  Neither filthiness nor foolish talking nor coarse jesting. Those are not to be the things that come out of a Christian’s mouth, but rather giving of thanks.  Speak those things that lift people up to God instead of taking them down to hell. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:5-6 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Transcript:For what things does God’s wrath come upon men?  We read in Ephesians chapter five: For this, you know that no fornicator, unclean person nor covetous man who is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of God and Christ. Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Are these things that will bring God’s wrath upon you in your life? If so, change them and repent today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; Transcript:What things are fitting for a Saint to be doing? That is, in what way will a sanctified person, who’s righteous before God, live? He will live in a way that is good and kind, caring, imitating God in his relationships with others.  But he won’t live a life filled with covetousness. He won’t live a life filled with desiring what belongs to someone else. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; Transcript:What things in our lives are not fitting for sanctified people, or as the New Testament refers to them, saints? One thing that’s not fitting for a saint is committing fornication. Committing fornication is having sexual interactions with someone who you have no right to be with because you’re not married to them. We ought to keep our lives pure and holy before God. And fornication has no part in the life of a Christian. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.  Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube:  Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/free Leave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contact   Watch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.    This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network.   Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ.   The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017. To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.org  Not currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 5:5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Transcript:Do you have an inheritance? I hope you do. I hope you have an inheritance that matters above all riches and all earthly possessions, and that’s an inheritance with Christ.  For we read this verse five of Ephesians five, For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Do you have an inheritance in the Kingdom of God? For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:1-5 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. When you consider how to imitate God because Paul says in Ephesians, chapter five, verse one to be imitators of God as dear children. When you consider how to imitate God, here are some things you don’t do. You do not commit fornication. Verse three. You do not allow covetousness and unclean this in your life. You do not do those things which are not fitting for a Christian to do. Are you living as an imitator of God today?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.

Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Transcript:If you’re a Christian, have you ever considered what Christ has done for you?In the end of Ephesians chapter four and the beginning of chapter five, we read that Christ has forgiven you — that is, God did it through Christ — But then also, that’s true because Christ loved us and gave himself for us as an offering to God.We ought to love one another. We ought to forgive one another because Christ has offered himself for us.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Transcript:What has Christ done for you? Well, I know one thing he’s done for you, whether you want to agree with it or not. Christ offered himself for you. Ephesians chapter 5 verse 2 says,As Christ also has loved us and given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Christ died for you. Now, what are you going to do with that information today?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Transcript:How should we live and how should we walk?I’m not talking about how you put one foot in front of another. I’m talking about how you interact with others.Paul says in Ephesians five verse two, …walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us…We ought to walk as Christ has showed us the pattern.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 5:1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.Transcript:Paul calls upon Christians to think about their relationship with God and then to imitate God as children. In Ephesians chapter five verse one we read, Therefore be imitators of God as dear children… Look at how God has done things and do them the same way.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 4:32 – And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.Transcript:How should we treat other people?It’s sometimes hard to determine the right choice and how to interact with people. But one thing I know we should do, we should treat them as God treats us. That is to say, we should be kind to them and we should forgive when people do us wrongGod in Christ has forgiven us. Ephesians, Chapter four, Verse 32 we ought to be kind and forgive othersFor more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 4:31 – Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.Transcript:What are a few things you need to get out of your life? For some, they fall into the category of those that Paul was speaking to as he wrote Ephesians Chapter four verse 31. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.These things, Paul says, you don’t need in your life. So let’s begin getting rid of those out of our lives today.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.  Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free. 

Ephesians 4:30 – And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Transcript:Are you sealed with the Holy Spirit? Paul says in Ephesians Chapter four, Verse 30. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.Paul says that the part of the work of the Holy Spirit is to seal you. That’s the idea of a signet ring and hot wax to put a seal on something, and the Holy Spirit claims you belong to God, if you’re a Christian — if you have obeyed the gospel.Have you obeyed the Gospel and put Christ on in Baptism today?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.  Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 4:30 – And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Transcript:Ephesians Chapter four, Verse 30 says. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. There’s a day that I’m looking forward to. It’s the day of redemption where God will redeem back all those who are faithful to him, and we will live with him for eternity. Are you ready for that day?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 4:30-31 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.  Transcript:Are you grieving the Holy Spirit? Are you participating in things in your life that would grieve the one who’s signifying you as a Christian? Notice Paul has said in Ephesians, Chapter four, Do not be angry. Do not allow your anger to control you.  Do not lie, but speak the truth. Do not let corrupt words proceed out of your mouth.Are you grieving the Holy Spirit in these ways? If so, I hope you’ll change beginning today.  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.  Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube:  Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/free Leave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contact   Watch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.    This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network.   Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ.   The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017. To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.org  Not currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Ephesians 4:29 – Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.Transcript:When we think about the words and the things that we ought to say, consider that we ought to speak words that build people up. That’s not to say there’s not times to correct people, there certainly are, but we ought to speak words that are good for edification. We ought to help people learn how to love God and serve him better,Paul says in Ephesians 4:29. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth. But what is good for necessary edification that it may impart grace to the hearers. Speak words that connect people to God.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Ephesians 4:29 – Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. Transcript:When you think about how you live and how we are to live as Christians, if you’re a Christian, Paul says this to you in Ephesians four verse 29: Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification?What Paul’s saying there is, don’t allow your words that you speak to be those that influence people to do evil. Don’t allow your words to become those things that create corruption in other people’s lives. Think about that today.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.  Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube:  Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/free Leave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contact   Watch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.    This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network.   Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ.   The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017. To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.org  Not currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Psalm 139:17 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!Transcript:How do you feel about the thoughts and word of God? I know how David felt David. David wrote in Psalms 139,How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!David knew how precious God’s word, God’s thoughts, were, and he wanted them to be a part of his life.What about you? Are God’s thoughts precious to you, or something you show disdain toward? How are you living before God today?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.  Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube:  Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1  Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/free Leave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contact   Watch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.    This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network.   Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ.   The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017. To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.org  Not currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Psalm 139:13-15 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb.  I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.  My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.Transcript:Who were you before you were born? I’m not saying that you lived a past life or you’ve been reincarnated or anything like that. I’m asking, were you “you” before you were born? David writes in Psalms 139, For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb.I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.Did you know that? According to David, a baby in the womb is known by God and is already the person that God knows they will be?How then could a Christian support abortion? For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org.  Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube:  Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/free Leave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contact   Watch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.    This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network.   Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ.   The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017. To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.org  Not currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Psalm 139:11-12 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall fall on me,” Even the night shall be light about me; Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to You.Transcript:We read in John that Jesus says men desire to do their deeds in the dark because their deeds are evil. But they failed to recognize that they can’t hide their deeds from God.David writes this in Psalms 139, If I say surely the darkness shall fall on me. Even the night shall be light about me. Indeed, The darkness shall not hide from you, but the night shines as the day. The darkness and the light are both alike to you.God knows your deeds. Whether done in the light or done in the dark. God knows your deeds.How are you living in view of God’s judgment today?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Psalm 139:9-10 If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,  Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me. Transcript:When David writes in Psalms 139 concerning the fact that he could not escape the presence of God (though he didn’t want to) He also says this:  If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there, your hand shall lead me and your right hand shall hold me.  Let us be those who, like David, want God to guide our lives. Let us be those who, like David, want God to lead our paths.  And let us look to His word to live as he desires for us to live. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. Subscribe to Admonition on Youtube: Subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/freeLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contactWatch more of Aaron’s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.  This video is a production of Collierville Christian Radio, the Collierville church of Christ, and the Gospel Broadcasting Network. Aaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ. The Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.To learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.orgNot currently a subscriber to Admonition?  Sign up for this daily video devotional by Email: www.colliervillecoc.org/daily or www.cozort.org/free.

Psalm 139:7-8 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?  If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ.  Can a man escape from God? The answer is most certainly not, David writes in Psalms 139, where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in hell, behold, you are there…  David says. It doesn’t matter where I go in this life. I could go up in the sky.  could go down into the grave. But God, either way, you’re there.  If God is there and he is, how are you living in view of that fact. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Psalm 139:5 You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. Have you ever felt trapped? David did. Psalm 139, he says, You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. That may sound like a bad thing. That may sound like David’s not too happy about the situation, but it’s the exact opposite because David felt confined or trapped into righteousness. David said God was protecting him and hedging him in and had his hand on him. You might feel trapped by others, but you ought to feel protected when the Lord keeps you in the path of righteousness.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Psalm 139:2 You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. What does God know about you? Oh, he knows many things. David says in Psalm 139, You know, my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thoughts afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Have you given thought to the fact that God knows you inside and out — your actions and your words and your thoughts before you ever think them? Be sure to be right before God. Love him and obey him, for he knows you.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

Psalm 139:1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me. Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. Do you know something? I have great news. God knows you, and He loves you. David would write in Psalm 139, 0 Lord, you have searched me and known me.God, just like with David, knows you. The question is, do you know Him? He knows who you are, and He wants you to be saved. Have you obeyed His plan of salvation today?  For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

1 Chronicles 16:11-12 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore! Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth…Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. How can you have strength in hard times? You could have strength in hard times by seeking the Lord. David in a song says this, in First Chronicles Chapter 16,Seek the Lord and his strength. Seek his face evermore. Remember his marvelous works, which he has done his wonders and the judgments of his mouth.We need to be those who seek the Lord and his strength in times of difficulty. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

1 Chronicles 16:10-11 – Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. What should cause your heart to rejoice?What should cause you to be happy? What should cause you to know that there’s value and purpose in life?David says it’s seeking The Lord in first Chronicles Chapter 16, we read, Seek the Lord and his strength. Seek his face evermore. Glory in his name (verse 10) Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord. Seek God and rejoice in your heart today.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

1 Chronicles 16:8-9 – Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ.In Ephesians, chapter five, we’re commanded to sing psalms and hymns and to encourage one another and to give thanks to the Lord. David does that in first Chronicles Chapter 16 where we read Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon his name. Make known His deeds among the peoples. sing to Him, Sing Psalms to Him, talk of all His wondrous works. We need to be thanksgiving people. We need to be those who are thankful to God and recognize all His wonderful deeds that He’s done for us.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

1 Chronicles 15:12-13 – He said to them, You are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites; sanctify yourselves, you and your brethren, that you may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel to the place I have prepared for it.  For because you did not do it the first time, the LORD our God broke out against us, because we did not consult Him about the proper order.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. It’s so very important to make sure that we do things the way God has commanded us to do them in our worship and in our service, in our lives and in our homes. David found that out the hard way and Uzzah died, but we read in first chronicles chapter 15, You are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites; sanctify yourselves, you and your brethren, that you may bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel to the place I have prepared for it. For because you did not do it the first time the Lord our God broke out against us because we did not consult Him about the proper order.We fail to do what’s right when we fail to do it God’s way. Let us live and serve God in accordance with His commandments and not our own opinions.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

1 Chronicles 15:2 Then David said, “No one may carry the ark of God but the Levites, for the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of God and to minister before Him forever.”Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. In 1Chronicles 15, we read, Then David said, no one may carry the ark of God, but the Levites for the Lord has chosen them to carry the ark of God and to minister before him forever.David makes this declaration, but it really wasn’t David’s choice. David found out the hard way (by trying to transport the ark on a cart and costing Uzzah his life) he found out the hard way that God had already commanded how it was supposed to be done. David here declares what God had already said. You do it my way, God says, or don’t do it at all.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

2 Samuel 6:6-7 And when they came to Nachon’s threshing floor, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. Then the anger of the LORD was aroused against Uzzah, and God struck him there for his error; and he died there by the ark of God.

2 Samuel 5:18-19 – The Philistines also went and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim. So David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” And the LORD said to David, “Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.”TranscriptAnd now admonition brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. What should you do when you’re in danger? What should you do when you’re afraid of what someone else might do to you?May I encourage you, begin by praying. When David is threatened by the Philistines in 2 Samuel chapter five, we read. So David inquired of the Lord saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines?  Will you deliver them into my hand? And the Lord said to David, Go up for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.Though our relationship with Lord is different today than it was in David’s day, David inquired with Lord David sought the Lord’s help. Do that for yourself when you’re in danger. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

2 Samuel 5:6 And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, “You shall not come in here; but the blind and the lame will repel you,” thinking, “David cannot come in here.”Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. Taunting people is a dangerous thing. Some men from the Jebusites decided to taunt David, they said, Our blind and our lame in our city of Jerusalem could keep you back from coming into our city. They thought they were well defended. They thought they were Impenetrable. They thought even their blind and their lame could stop David. But David will put the challenge to his army and to the one who retains that challenge and defeats the city, he says, I’ll make you chief and captain over the Army. Well, Joab will do exactly that because the people taunted David. David was determined to overthrow them, and he did. Taunting people is a dangerous thing For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

2 Samuel 4:9-11 But David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all adversity, when someone told me, saying, ‘Look, Saul is dead,’ thinking to have brought good news, I arrested him and had him executed in Ziklag-the one who thought I would give him a reward for his news. How much more, when wicked men have killed a righteous person in his own house on his bed? Therefore, shall I not now require his blood at your hand and remove you from the earth?” Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. Assumptions are a dangerous thing. In Second Samuel Chapter 4, two men kill Saul’s son who has taken the throne of Israel, and they bring his head to David thinking because he’s David’s enemy, David will reward them. They assumed wrong. We read in second Samuel, Chapter four, As the Lord lives, who has redeemed my life from all adversity. When someone told me saying, Look, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good news, I arrested him and had him executed in Ziklag, the one who thought I would give him a reward for his news.How much more when wicked men have killed a righteous person in his own house on his own bed. Therefore, shall I now require his blood at your hand and remove you from the earth? Assumptions caused these two men to die. Be careful of your assumptions. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

2 Samuel 3:39 – And I am weak today, though anointed king; and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too harsh for me. The LORD shall repay the evildoer according to his wickedness.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. What do you do when you can’t get justice from the law? David found himself in this situation in second Samuel Chapter three, where his commander of his army kills another man without any authority to do so. But it seems as though the law didn’t have a solution for the problem. Maybe because there weren’t witnesses. So, David, who knows who is guilty will say this, The Lord shall repay the evildoer according to his wickedness.Sometimes men’s laws won’t provide us justice. But there’s one righteous judge who always will. Trust in the Lord.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.org.

2 Samuel 2:8-10 – But Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim; and he made him king over Gilead, over the Ashurites, over Jezreel, over Ephraim, over Benjamin, and over all Israel. Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years. Only the house of Judah followed David.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. There’s a lesson in the Old Testament about following the influence of a person to do evil. Ishbosheth is one who is one of the sons of Saul, and at age forty he will become king over Israel when Saul dies. But how did he become king? He became king because one of the commanders of Saul’s army, Abner, made him king. He followed Abner’s influence to do something that was wrong. Abner had no authority to make him king, and he’ll reign as king over Israel for two years and then he’ll be murdered. He lost his life because he followed someone in their evil deeds.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. “

2 Samuel 2:8-9 – But Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim; and he made him king over Gilead, over the Ashurites, over Jezreel, over Ephraim, over Benjamin, and over all Israel.Transcript:And now admonition brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. What does it mean to usurp the authority of God? It means that when God has made a choice, or God has given a commandment, or God has told us what to do, and then we replace His commandment with our own decisions, we’ve usurped His authority. Abner does this in Second Samuel chapter two, where Samuel in the past has already anointed David at the command of God. David is to be the next king in Israel. And when Saul dies, Abner anoints someone else instead. In second Samuel chaptertwo and in verseeight, But Abner, the son of Ner, commander of Saul’s Army, tookIshbosheth, the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim and made him king over Gilead.Abner chooses a different king, which he had no authority to do. He usurped the authority of God. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit www.colliervillecoc.org. 

2 Samuel 2:5-6 So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “You are blessed of the LORD, for you have shown this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have buried him. And now may the LORD show kindness and truth to you. I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. When a third party interacts with those who mistreat us, how should we treat them? An example of that is in second Samuel Chapter two, Soul has sought David’s life, has attempted to kill him, has run him from his home, and now Saul has died. But the men of Jabesh Gilead go up and they retrieve Saul’s body that had been taken by the Philistines, and they bury him properly.And David says this about these men, You are blessed of the Lord, for you have shown this kindness to your Lord to Saul and have buried him. And now may the Lord show kindness and truth to you. I also will repay you this kindness because you have done this thing. Even though Saul hated him and the men of Jabesh did good to Saul, David showed kindness to them.We need to learn this kind of complex good behavior in our own lives and implement it today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.

2 Samuel 2:3 And David brought up the men who were with him, every man with his household. So they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ In Second Samuel, Chapter two, and in verse four we read, Then the men of Judah came. And there they anointed David king over the house of Judah.These leaders of Judah come and they anoint David as their king. Let me ask you a question. Whoever gave them authority to anoint the King? The answer is no one.  Samuel had already anointed David as King. And it was simply a matter of waiting until Saul’s life was over before he would take that throne, or have it given to him by God that is. These men had no authority to anoint David or to oppose him because he was the Lord’s anointed.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org

2 Samuel 2:1-2 – It happened after this that David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said to him, Go up. David said, Where shall I go up? And He said, To Hebron. 2 So David went up there… TRANSCRIPT: And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. In 2 Samuel 2, David inquires of Lord as to whether or not he should go up to Judah after Saul’s death, and the Lord tells him to go.But that’s not enough for David. David has been told to go, but David wants more clarity on where to go. So, he inquires of Lord, to what city should I go? And the Lord says to Hebron. Sometimes we need to look a little deeper, and sometimes we need to get clarification. When God has given us a command and we’re not completely sure how to fulfill it, let’s dig a little deeper and learn what God would have us to do exactly as he said.For more from the Collierville, Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org

2 Samuel 2:1-2 – It happened after this that David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said to him, Go up. David said, Where shall I go up? And He said, To Hebron. 2 So David went up there…TRANSCRIPT: And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. In Second Samuel, Chapter two, we read about David enquiring of the Lord and asking the Lord, What should I do now that Saul is dead? Should I go up to the cities of Judah? And the Lord tells him to go up. Guess what David does? Having found out what God wants him to do. He does it. You and I need to learn in our lives that obedience ought to be that simple.When we know what God has told us to do, we simply ought to do it. For more. From the Collierville Church of Christ, Visit Colliervillecoc.org.

2 Samuel 2:1 – It happened after this that David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?” And the LORD said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” And He said, “To Hebron.”Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. We read in 2 Samuel 2 in verse 1 that after the death of Saul David is going to do something. We read Verse one.It happened after this that David inquired of the Lord saying, Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said to him, Go up.  David when he’s trying to decide what to do, inquired of the Lord, and we need to learn that lesson in our own lives.We need to learn that before we make big decisions and small ones, we should pray and seek God’s guidance.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.ORG.

2 Samuel 1:23 Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions.TRANSCRIPT:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. How do you speak about those who do you wrong? When David is mourning the death of Saul and Jonathan… Saul, of course, being one who had tried to kill him, who had run him away from his own home, who was seeking his life.  And yet, David says, in 2 Samuel 1:23, Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions. David chose to speak good of one who have done evil to him.  How are you speaking about those who are your enemies today? For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.

2 Samuel 1:14-16 So David said to him, “How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the LORD’S anointed?”  15 Then David called one of the young men and said, “Go near, and execute him!” And he struck him so that he died.16 So David said to him, “Your blood is on your own head, for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I have killed the LORD’S anointed.'”Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. Has your mouth ever gotten you in trouble? I know one person’s who did.  An individual comes to David after Saul and Jonathan die on the battlefield against the Philistines and he claims to have killed Saul.We read in Second Samuel chapter one that after he claims this, David will command him to be executed and will say, “your blood is on your own head for your own mouth has testified against you saying, “I have killed the Lord’s anointed.”We need to be careful how we use our mouth. Sometimes it just might get us in a world of trouble.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.

2 Samuel  1:14 So David said to him, “How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the LORD’S anointed?”2 Samuel 4:9-10 But David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all adversity, when someone told me, saying, ‘Look, Saul is dead,’ thinking to have brought good news, I arrested him and had him executed in Ziklag-the one who thought I would give him a reward for his news.TRANSCRIPT:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Colliervillle Church of Christ. There’s a lesson for us in 2 Samuel, Chapter one. A man comes to David seeking a reward. He claims to have killed Saul on the battlefield.He claims to have been the one who killed the king who was trying to kill David. And he thought David would like this… But David didn’t, because we read that David will command this individual to be executed and will say, Your blood is on your own head for your own mouth has testified against you, saying I have killed the Lord’s anointed.As far as David was concerned, it was up to God. What would happen with Saul was not up to this man who took the actions into his own handsFor more from the Collierville Church of Christ. Visit Colliervillecoc.org

2Sa 1:14 So David said to him, “How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the LORD’S anointed?” 15 Then David called one of the young men and said, “Go near, and execute him!” And he struck him so that he died.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. There’s a man who comes to David when Saul has died, Saul and Jonathan fall in battle, and this man comes to tell David the news, and it’s not going to turn out the way he hoped.He believes he’s going to come and bring this news of Saul dying, and David would be glad, and David would reward him, but something else happens instead. In second Samuel, Chapter one David said in verse 14. How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?This man claimed to have killed Saul with his own hand, and David pronounced this man’s judgment based upon his own testimony.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org

Eph 4:26 Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath…Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. We mentioned in the past something that’s really hard, especially for some people. And that’s controlling their anger.Sometimes we just fly off the handle. Sometimes we lose our temper. Sometimes we’re quick tempered, and those are the qualities of a Christian.So what can we do to avoid anger? Number one, Paul says in Ephesians Chapter four, Verse 26.Do not let the sun go down on your wrath. Anger builds upon anger from the past. When we deal with the situations of today, while it is still today, we don’t have to relive them tomorrow.Deal with your anger today and live the life of a Christian. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit ColliervilleCoC.org.

Ephesians 4:26-27 Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. When you become a Christian, what things were supposed to change in your life? We’ve read already that we’re supposed to put away lying. But Paul says something else. Ephesians, Chapter four, Verse 26 he says. Be angry and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your wrath nor give place to the devil. When you allow anger to grab hold of your life, when you allow anger to control you, you open up a target for Satan. Control yourself. Learn to exhibit the mind of Christ in your life.Begin today. Control your anger. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit ColliervilleCoC.org.

Eph 4:25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. If you’ve put Christ on in baptism if you have become a Christian, (those two things are synonymous) what things aren’t you supposed to do anymore? What things are you supposed to have taken out of your life?Take lying and remove it from your life. Speak the truth and speak it in love. Paul says in Ephesians, Chapter four, Verse 25. Putting away lying. Let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.

Eph 4:23-24  – and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,  and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. What changes are supposed to happen when you become a Christian? One of them is, your mind is supposed to change because the person living inside of you is supposed to change. Ephesians, Chapter four, Verse 23 says, “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. And that you put on the new man which was created according to God in true righteousness and holiness.”When a person is baptized into Christ, when they are immersed in water, they die and they are resurrected again to a new life. They come up out of that water, a new person and they’re supposed to change. They’re supposed to live differently.When you were baptized, did you come out and begin living a new life? Where did you go back to the old one — think about that today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org

Eph 4:20-22 But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. What does it mean to learn Christ? Because Paul says that we are to learn Christ? Ephesians four, Verse 20.He then says that we’re to be taught by him. Ephesians, Chapter four, Verse 21. But why? Because the truth is in Him. Jesus said to his disciples in John. Chapter 17 for 17 is he’s praying to the father. “Sanctify them by thy truth (God’s truth) Your word (God’s word) is truth.” Are you allowing God’s word to change your life today?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org

Eph 4:20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mindTranscript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. When a person becomes a Christian, when a person puts Christ on in baptism, is there something that’s supposed to change in their life, or can they just keep living the way they’ve always lived?What changes in the life of a person who becomes a Christian? Paul says in Ephesians Chapter four, Verse 20. But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard him and have been taught by him as the truth is in Jesus that you pull it off concerning your former conduct the old man, which grows corrupt according to the deceitful us and be renewed In the spirit of your mind, Paul says, when you become a Christian, your mind is supposed to change because you’re supposed to learn Christ — we’ll talk about that more — but are you learning to live like Christ? For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org

Ephesians 4:17-20 – This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But you have not so learned Christ…Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. When you were taught the gospel when you were taught what a person’s supposed to do to become a Christian, were you taught how a Christian lives? Were you taught that you couldn’t continue to live the way you always lived? There are some churches today that don’t teach that. They teach that you can supposedly “accept Christ” and then life just goes on.No, Paul says in Ephesians, Chapter four, verse 20. But you have not so learned Christ… Did you know that becoming your Christian is a learning process?You’re supposed to learn to pattern your life after His, and to live and think the way He lived and thought. Is the mind of Christ and the life of Christ exhibited in your life?For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org

Ephesians 4:17-19 – This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. What happens to someone who lives in ignorance of God, who continues down that path of ignorance, who chooses not to know God and obey him, and then continues that way for years?Paul says that quite often they end up in this situation: Ephesians four, Verse 19 Who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanliness with greediness.But then he says to the Christians in Ephesus… But you have not so learned Christ. If your ignorance of God is causing you to live in a way that’s unrighteous, ungodly, unchristian-like, begin by changing your knowledge of God.Begin by going back to God’s word and searching for God’s instruction for your life. For more. From the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.

Ephesians 4:17-19 – This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. There’s an interesting point that Paul makes in Ephesians, Chapter four verses 17 and 18. He talks about the Gentiles who are futile in their mind. He says they’re they’re of no value. They’re pointless because of the way they’re living, because they’re living in a way that is ignorant of God, and they’re choosing a course in life based upon their ignorance of God.So when you think about that, when he says that… In the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from a life of God because of the ignorance that is in them because of the blindness of their heart… when you read those words, does it make you want to stop and know God better? Does it also explain to you the struggles and the difficulties you see in the world around you because people live ignorant of God?Help someone be more acquainted with God today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.

Scripture:Ephesians 4:18 – having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart…Transcript:And now, Admonition, brought to you by the Collierville Church of Christ. Ephesians, Chapter four. We read in Verse 18 as Paul has told the Christians in Ephesus to stop walking the way the gentiles around them walk, the way they used to walk, the way they used to live, he says, “having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them.”Did you know that ignorance is what keeps people from obeying God? Ignorance is what keeps people from doing what God wants them to do.Find someone around you who’s ignorant of God’s word and teach them the truth. Work on that today. For more from the Collierville Church of Christ, visit Colliervillecoc.org.