Colossians 3 reminds us that we have been raised with Christ so we should set our hearts on things above. We died with Christ to the things of this world. We are instructed to mortify or put to death those things, along with our old nature. And in its place, we are to put on the new man (verse 10). Paul further explains what this means in Ephesians 4:24; Romans 13:14; 2 Corinthians 5:17. In Christ, we are being renewed in the knowledge and image of our Creator. Paul then gives practical ways in how to live this out. -Set your heart on things above - Colossians 3:2. -Set your mind on things above. -Take off the old deeds of the flesh, including the attitudes of our hearts. Colossians 3:3-4 -Put off the old man - Colossians 3:5-10. -Put on the new man, clothing yourselves with Christian virtues, especially love. Colossians 3:12-15
