In this passage, we learn that Paul is instructing the Christians at Colossae to be aware of false prophets who teach vain philosophies that contrast with God’s truth. The Colossae Christians were adding to the scripture using teachings of false prophets. They were adding pagan beliefs to their Christian practices. Paul warned them about the world’s philosophies because they are empty and void of truth; they offer nothing to the Christian.
The world’s philosophy follows man-made traditions which are deceitful and void of substance. It is a man-made law, which profits them nothing. Paul tells the Colossae Christians that only God is their sufficiency! No worldly philosophy is necessary to add to God’s truth. Paul states that we are “complete” in Christ.
As you carefully consider this topic, please answer the following questions.
- Why is it important for a Christian teacher to be aware of the false information in the world’s philosophies?
- Describe how you feel about Paul’s encouragement to the Colossae Christians on Christ’s sufficiency?
- Explain how Christians are complete in Christ.
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