Colossians 3:10-14, NKJV

Paul continues to encourage the Colossians to live so that their lives will reflect that they are risen with Christ. They have put off the old man and put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him (v.10). Because they are renewed in the spirit of their mind, believers are to always present themselves as the righteous and the true holy. God does not show partiality; therefore, His chosen people, His church, which is under the headship of Christ, must not show partiality due to differences in race, nationality, sex, belief, community, socio-economic status, and so on. “… Christ is all and in all;” (v.11b), and nothing else is above Him.

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering (v.12); bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do (v.13). But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection” (v.14).

Today, remember this, Elect of God. According to Scripture, you are God’s chosen people. One day you made a conscious decision to live in righteousness and true holiness after the likeness of Christ. So, accept the charge to obey the series of commands set forth in verses 12-14 and live holy. Hallelujah! Give God glory!