Too many people think that Christianity is a list of things we are not supposed to do. And at first glance, chapter three looks just like such a list. But in reality what Paul is telling us is that we are living far below what is ours when we continue to live the way we did before we received Christ. After all, if there is no behavior change, have we truly been converted? As we sink into our new Christlike nature, some things will change. We don't put off the old behaviors to make ourselves worth of salvation. We put off the old behaviors as a natural response to our salvation. This new nature isn't so we will be able to get along with those already in the faith. It enables us to live a powerful witness to those who are not in the faith.
Col 4:5&6- Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace; seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
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