See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy.

Colossians chapter 2, verse 8.

Welcome to today's encouragement from our daily bread.

Christ Matters Most was written by Adam R. Holes and read by Stephen Tabor.

Colossians chapter 2, verses 6 through 12.

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,

continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him,

strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive,

through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental

spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.

For in Christ, all the fullness of the deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have

been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. In him, you are also

circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands.

Your whole self, ruled by the flesh, was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, having been

buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God,

who raised him from the dead.

Christ Matters Most, written by Adam R. Holes.

My wife and I, like cheesy, feel-good romantic movies.

I could say it's her thing, but I like them too.

Their charm and appeal lies in their predictable path toward happily ever after.

Recently, we watched one that offered some questionable romantic advice.

Love is a feeling, it said.

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