WHATEVER YOU DO WHETHER IN WORD OR DEED / COLOSSIANS 3:17

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Colossians 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Living Every Moment for His Glory: Navigating Life with Colossians 3:17

We live in a complex world filled with choices that aren’t always spelled out in black and white. From the media we consume to the career paths we choose, we often find ourselves asking: “Is this okay for a Christian to do?”

While the Bible may not mention specific modern technologies, entertainment options, or subcultures, it gives us a brilliant, unchanging North Star in Colossians 3:17:

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

This single verse transforms our entire approach to daily living. It reminds us that faith isn’t a Sunday-only ritual; it is a full-time reality. When we are led by the Holy Spirit, we don’t need a rulebook for every micro-decision. Instead, we have general biblical principles that guard our hearts and direct our steps.

To help navigate the grey areas of life, try filtering your choices through these seven powerful questions:

1. Does it bring God glory?

• The Principle: Can this activity be done to honor Him?
• “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)

2. Can I do it in Jesus’ name?

• The Principle: Can you engage in this with a full awareness of who He is, representing Him entirely, and confidently asking for His blessing and approval on it? (John 14:13)

3. Can I truly give thanks while doing it?

• The Principle: If an activity forces you to hide your faith or makes you feel too guilty to thank God for it, it’s a clear sign to step away.

4. Is it Christlike?

• The Principle: Would Jesus do it?
• “Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.” (1 John 2:6)

5. Will it stumble a brother or sister?

• The Principle: Could this action cause another Christian to compromise their conscience, weakening their devotion to Christ? (1 Corinthians 8:1)

6. Does it feed my spiritual life?

• The Principle: Will this strengthen or weaken your hunger for God’s Word, prayer, and the things of the Spirit? (Luke 8:14; Matthew 5:6)

7. How does it impact my witness?

• The Principle: Could this hinder your influence on those who don’t know Christ, or disappoint those who look to you as an example? (Matthew 5:13-16)

A Closing Prayer for a Colossians 3:17 Life

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the beautiful gift of this day and the freedom we have in Christ. Lord, we want our lives to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to You. Forgive us for the times we have compartmentalized our faith, keeping You out of our hobbies, our conversations, or our private thoughts.

Holy Spirit, we ask for Your guidance and discernment today. In every word we speak and every deed we perform, pull our hearts into alignment with Your will. Help us to filter our choices through Your truth. Give us the courage to walk away from things that dim our spiritual fire or hurt our witness, and give us the joy to pursue things that bring You ultimate glory.

May our lives be a continuous song of thanksgiving to You. We commit our day, our decisions, and our futures into Your hands.

In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

1. WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IN YOU / COLOSSIANS 3:16
2. THE PEACE OF CHRIST / COLOSSIANS 3:15
3. PUT ON LOVE TOGETHER IN PERFECT UNITY / COLOSSSIANS 3:14
4. FORGIVE / COLOSSSIANS 3:13
5. TAKEN OFF YOUR OLD SELF – PUT ON THE NEW SELF / COLOSSIANS 3:9-10
6. BECAUSE OF THESE THE WRATH OF GOD / COLOSSIANS 3:6
7. GREED, WHICH IS IDOLATRY / COLOSSIANS 3:5
8. CHRIST WHO IS YOUR LIFE / COLOSSIANS 3:4
9. YOU DIED YOUR LIFE IS NOW HIDDEN WITH CHRIST / COLOSSIANS 3:3
10. SET YOUR MINDS ON THINGS ABOVE / COLOSSIANS 3:2
11. RESTRAINING SENSUAL INDULGENCE / COLOSSIANS 2:23
12. DIED WITH CHRIST TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THIS WORLD / COLOSSIANS 2:20
13. WORSHIP OF ANGELS / COLOSSIANS 2:18
14. EAT, DRINK, SABBATH DAY / COLOSSIANS 2:16
15. DISARMED THE POWERS AND AUTHORITIES / COLOSSIANS 2:15
16. WRITTEN CODE WITH ITS REGULATIONS / COLOSSIANS 2:14
17. BURIED WITH HIM IN BAPTISM / COLOSSIANS 2:12
18. CIRCUMCISION DONE BY CHRIST / COLOSSIANS 2:11-12
19. DECEPTIVE PHILOSOPHY … RATHER THAN ON CHRIST / COLOSSIANS 2:8
20. ROOTED AND BUILT UP IN HIM / COLOSSIANS 2:7
21. PERFECT / COLOSSIANS 1:28
22. CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY / COLOSSIANS 1:27
23. THE MYSTERY THAT HAS BEEN KEPT HIDDEN / COLOSSIANS 1:25-26
24. SUFFERED FOR YOU / COLOSSIANS 1:24
25. IF YOU CONTINUE IN YOUR FAITH / COLOSSIANS 1:23
26. RECONCILE TO HIMSELF ALL THINGS / COLOSSIANS 1:20
27. ALL HIS FULLNESS DWELL IN HIM / COLOSSIANS 1:19
28. FIRSTBORN FROM AMONG THE DEAD / COLOSSIANS 1:18
29. BY HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED / COLOSSIANS 1:16
30. THE FIRSTBORN OVER ALL CREATION / COLOSSIANS 1:15
31. REDEMPTION THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS / COLOSSIANS 1:14
32. FROM THE DOMINION OF DARKNESS / COLOSSIANS 1:13-14
33. STRENGTHENED ACCORDING TO HIS GLORIOUS MIGHT / COLOSSIANS 1:11-12
34. WE HAVE NOT STOPPED PRAYING FOR YOU / COLOSSIANS 1:9-12
35. KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL / COLOSSIANS 1:9
36. HOPE THAT IS STORED UP FOR YOU / COLOSSIANS 1:5
37. FAITHFUL BROTHERS AT COLOSSE / COLOSSIANS 1:2
38. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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