Daily Walk Through the New Testament
January 8
Read Colossians 2:16-3:17

Putting our belongings away is an important lesson we learn early in life. When we fail to do so, we end up living in chaotic and confusing environments. The same kind of principle applies to our spiritual lives. Once we come to faith in Jesus Christ and call Him Lord of our lives, there are certain attitudes and behaviors we must put away, and if we do not, we will most assuredly live in total chaos and confusion.
Paul gave 2 lists of 5 sins. The first list deals with sexual purity (3:5), and the second deals with attitudes and speech (3:8). All of these sins are connected to our former way of life. Many of us are familiar with the traps of sexual sins and the devastation they bring, whether we’ve experienced it personally or seen it in the lives of others. Paul said sexual impurity in any form — from adultery to pornography — must be put away. The second list is about the misuse of anger and letting strong emotions lead us to use filthy language that is inconsistent with our life in Christ. We are told to put to death, put off, and put away the old way of life and to put on the “new man” —our new nature in Christ (3:10).
Look at the contrast of the things we to put on in (3:12-14). The old life leads to chaos, while the new life leads to personal peace. The peace of God will rule in our hearts, helping us to live in a way that is pleasing to God. Whatever we do, we are to do it with a view of bringing honor to God. Before you start the day, put away old things and put on new things you know are pleasing to God.