1. Colossians 4:2-6 (ESV) 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

3. Sermon Series through Colossians 19-Oct The Word of Truth, The Gospel Col 1:1-8 26-Oct Living Life Pleasing to God Col 1:9-14 2-Nov Reconciliation through the Cross Col 1:15-23 9-Nov The Testimony of Suffering for the Cause Col 1:24-2:15 16-Nov A Shadow of Things to Come Col 2:16-3:4 23-Nov 90th Anniversary Celebration Weekend - Rev. William Hsueh 30-Nov A New Wardrobe Col 3:5-17 7-Dec Christian Households Col 3:18-4:1 14-DecSeasoned with SaltCol 4:2-6

4. Seasoned with Salt Colossians 4:2-6

5. Introduction Matthew 5:13 - “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.”

6. Main idea As God transforms our lives through Jesus, we are called to be useful not useless for the Kingdom

7. Outline Paul gives ways that we can be useful in our : I. Prayers (vs 2-4) II. Time (v 5) III. Speech (v 6)

8. I. Prayers Colossians 4:2-4 – 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.

9. I. Prayers Continue STEADFASTLY in prayer Pray that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ

10. II. Time Colossians 4:5 – Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

11. III. Speech Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.