Clothe Yourselves with Love, the Bond of Perfection 3

Colossians 3:12, NKJV

We are God’s elect, holy and beloved. He has called us and set us apart for His purpose. Therefore, we are commanded to put off our disobedient, onery ways of the flesh, and walk in His ways. We must clothe ourselves in a manner that honors Christ. He is the One who died on the cross for our sins so that we might live for righteousness. Paul encouraged believers in verse 12 to “put on” a series of Christian traits. These traits show that you have been “transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2b). 

Put on tender mercies and kindness; that is, put on a heart of compassion (AMP) and goodness. Stop and think about it. Whose lovingkindness and tender mercies have given us existence? It was God’s. Who loved us so that while we were still sinners sent His only begotten Son to die for us, granting us eternal life if we believe in Him? God did. Jesus is the ultimate example of humility; He showed us how not to be selfish but humble believers. If you are selfish, that’s the old man. The new, redeemed man is commanded to not do anything through selfish ambition or conceit but clothe themselves with humility and consider others better than yourself (Philippians 2:3). So, the next time you decide to give someone a piece of your mind, remember, you have faults too, and others don’t know about them. Conduct yourself today as a child of the King – holy and beloved. Give God a hand clap and shout, “Hallelujah!”