Bible Verse of the Day – 4-3-24

Colossians 2:16-17 (NKJV) 16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ.

As Paul wrote to the Colossian church, he warned them not to pay heed to the false teachings that had been circulating among their ranks.

A group of heretics had begun to propagate legalistic teachings that pulled the believers back into the bondage of the Mosaic Law, suggesting that they must hold fast to the traditions of old.

This included mandatory adherence to the keeping of various celebrations and dietary restrictions.

Paul told them specifically that these practices were but a shadow of things to come. They were fulfilled by Christ Himself.

Christ’s fulfillment of these things releases believers from the old covenant, setting them free and doing away with the old.

No longer are we obligated to abstain from certain types of food.

No longer are we obligated to participate in the annual religious celebrations of the Jewish calendar, such as Passover, Pentecost, or the Feast of Tabernacles.

Likewise, we are no longer obligated to keep or celebrate the sabbath.

Romans 14:5-6 (NKJV) 5 One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks.

So, let us do what we do as unto God. Whether we choose to eat, or not to eat certain foods, let us give thanks to God for what we eat.

And whether we choose to celebrate or not celebrate a certain day or a certain festival, let us do so unto God.

And let us not look down at those who choose to live and celebrate differently than we do, as we walk out our own convictions, knowing that Christ came to fulfill the law and bring freedom to us all.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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