Being a Channel of Truth and Holiness (Part III)

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November 1, 2025

Learning Christ
- Learned through hearing Him and being taught by His apostles (Matt. 28:19–20).
- Christ is the Truth (John 8:31; 14:6).
Putting Off the “Old Man”
- Refers to your former conduct before salvation (Col. 3:5–9).
- The old man is never content and “grows corrupt according to deceitful lusts” (like addictions).
Renewing the Mind
- Key to true transformation (Rom. 12:1–2).
- Focus on things above (Col. 3:1–2).
Putting On the “New Man”
- Created according to God (Col. 3:10).
- Lives in righteousness and true holiness (Col. 3:12–17).

Walking in truth and holiness involves both a putting off (Thou shalt not) and a putting on (Thou shalt) approach.

Case Studies

Lying (v.25)
- Old man: lies without concern.
- New man: speaks truth, especially to fellow believers.
Anger (vv.26–27)
- Old man: lingers in anger, loses control.
- New man: may feel anger but does not let it linger or lead to sin; “do not give place to the devil.”
Stealing (v.28)
- Old man: steals without care.
- New man: works honestly and helps those in need.
Corrupt Communication (v.29)
- Old man: careless in speech.
- New man: avoids corrupt speech, builds others up.

Acting like the old man grieves the Holy Spirit.
By the Holy Spirit, we are sealed for the day of redemption.
Put away old characteristics: bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, malice.
Put on new characteristics: kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness (Eph. 4:24).

If the church truly walks in truth and holiness, it would shine like a city on a hill (Matt. 5:14–16).
The world, though darkened in understanding, could see the truth in Jesus.
Christians must avoid worldly reactions and instead respond in righteousness and true holiness.
We are God’s communicators—His pipeline, His publicisers—leading people into His truth and holiness.

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