Colossians 3--Put off and Put on

Set mind on things above not on things on the earth.

I'm reminded of this verse in Philippians 4:8:

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy–think about such
things.

Keeping my mind on things above is not always easy though. I find myself succumbing to the things of the world often--schedule for the day, what's going on with the children, what food needs to be planned and cooked, what school needs to be done. Of course in and of themselves, these are not bad things, but too often I find myself just thinking on these kinds of things and mulling over them instead of just focusing on the Lord. I hope to get better in this area.

Put to death:
--fornication
--uncleanness
--passion
--evil desires
--covetousness
--idolatry

The wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.
Another verse on habitual sin.

Put off:
--Anger
--Wrath
--Malice
--Blasphemy
--Filthy language
--Do not lie

Elect--holy and beloved

Put on:
--tender mercies
--kindness
--humility
--meekness
--long-suffering
--bearing with one another
--forgiving one another

Above all
--put on love
--Let peace of God rule in your hearts
--be thankful
--let the word dwell in you
--Teach and admonish in songs, hymns and spiritual songs
--Sing with grace in your hearts