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Colossians 3:23-25

Colossians 3:23–25 (NASB95): Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,
 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
 25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.

What does it say?
Paul instructs is to do everything as if we were doing it for God. He says that we should have an attitude of excellence in our work because He is the one we are accountable to for what we do in life. God is a righteous and impartial judge, so we will reap the consequences of what we do. 

What questions do I have about the text?
O What does working heartily look like? 
O What is the reward of the inheritance? 

What does it mean?
God is the judge of the living and the dead therefore be wary of how you live knowing that what we do in life has eternal consequences and God judges and rewards accordingly. Be excellent in your work and do all things as an act of sacrifice to the Lord. 

How does it apply to me? 
The phrase "as for the Lord rather than men" is a little biting. It reminds me that above all other masters, boss's or lords, Jesus is sovereign over all and He is who I am accountable to for all I do. Even in the simplest or mundane I need to do my best knowing it is something I do for God. Moreover that He is always present so I can't cheat or fool God in the work that I do. He knows when I have given my best. 

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