Verse of the Day (May 8, 2020)

Verse of the Day (May 8, 2020) #BMSeminary – Paul turns from his responsibilities for evangelism (vv. 3, 4) to the Colossians’ evangelistic duties (vv. 5, 6). They are to walk in wisdom or “live wisely” in their relations toward them that are without, that is, unbelievers. Redeeming the time is to make the most of every opportunity. They are to seize each opportunity to display wise behavior toward the unsaved and to use it as a chance for witnessing. An example of wise conduct (v. 5) is daily speech that is gracious (with grace) in nature. Such speech is to be seasoned with salt, that is, characterized by the wisdom of verse 5. Gracious, wise conversation will enable the Colossians to know how to answer every man when speaking to him about the gospel. (KJV Study Bible, HarperCollins)