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He Disarmed the Powers and Authority Colossians 2:15 Excerpt ‎By fulfilling the demands of the Law , Christ disarmed the demonic powers and authorities ( cf . 1:16 ; 2:10 ), triumphing over them ( cf . 2 Cor. 2:14 ). As a result believers are delivered from these evil powers which inspire legalistic rules about foods and festivals.  Geisler, Norman L. “ Colossians .” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . 

Ancient Greek jewelry, an indication of the personal wealth of a few. These practical warnings anticipate Jesus’ teaching about the dangers of becoming rich. Affluence, he taught, can destroy peace ( Mt 6:24–34 ), blind people to the needs of others ( Lk 16:19–31 ), stand between individuals and the gateway to eternal life ( Mk 10:17–27 ), and even bring God’s judgment ( Lk 12:16–21 ). He told his disciples not to accumulate personal wealth ( Mt 6:19 ), and praised those who gave up their possessions ( Mt 19:29 ). These strong words suggest that Jesus was against wealth, but his sharp warnings are not in fact directed against riches in themselves. What he condemns is the wrong attitudes many people have toward acquiring wealth, and the wrong ways in which they use it. Longing for riches, not having them, chokes the spiritual life like weeds in a field of grain ( Mt 13:22 ). The greedy desire to have more doomed the unforgiving servant ( Mt 18:23–35 ). And the rich man’s se...