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| INSIGHTS FROM SCRIPTURE: Paul begins this part of his letter by giving a set of ethnical principals expressed first in the negative—“put to death,” “put away,” and “put off.” These are the elements of a life lived prior to becoming followers of Jesus—and just as a person strips off dirty old clothes, so should these practices be stripped out of a person’s life and replaced with the new. The new attitudes and actions are reflections of Christ. As God’s chosen ones—yes, even holy and beloved—the followers of Jesus are instructed to wear the clothes of love. Love binds all of the other characteristics together. Peacemaking is a natural outcome of this lifestyle. If the peace of Christ truly reigns in our hearts, then becoming one body in Christ is possible despite our human imperfections. Verse 16 summarizes the elements of a worship service—hearing and allowing the Word to dwell in them, teaching and admonishing each other, and singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Finally, verse 17 wraps it all up. All of life—all words and all deeds—should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, with thanksgiving to God. STUDENT WORKSHEET: 1 Name the “new clothing” that you want to put on (one or more of the Christ-like characteristics listed in Colossians 3:12-17.) 2 HOW will you change? 3 WHO else is involved? 4 WHAT do you need to start (or stop) doing? 5 WHAT will you do differently today? Tomorrow? 6 Are you willing to put this into practice and have another person who will help keep you accountable? |
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