Colossians 3-4

Paul offers a number of tangible instructions for living the Christian life in the last chapters of this letter. In 4:5-6 he offers some guidelines in dealing with unbelievers which are very important. I know that I have been guilty of placing a believers expectation on the life of an unbeliever. And that does not work. It only frustrated both of us. Paul explains that wisdom is vital when speaking with those who place no faith in God. He also advises to speak pleasantly and interestingly to them. I believe that implies leaving judgment and deep theology our of the conversation; subjects which will offend or confuse. But we should also be wise in our answers to their questions. And if we avoid the complicated subjects, focusing on Jesus' impact to our lives, then we will know the right answers because we will have lived them.
Stuart