1. Set your hearts on Christ (1-4)

How can we live as children of God in a world polluted by every kind of moral impurity? We must set our hearts on Christ, and our minds on things above. This is possible when we remember that we have died with Christ. Our lives are hidden with Christ in God. Our hope is in him, for he will return to reign in glory, and we will be with him forever.

2. Put on the new self (5-10)

The Christian life is not automatic. We have to get rid of old habits that are displeasing to God. God's wrath will be poured out because of sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed (idolatry). We must put these things to death--along with anger, malice, slander, lying and all kinds of filthy language. As God's children, we have taken off the old self and put on the new, and God continues to work in us to mold us into Jesus' image.

Application: Lord, my heart is so easily polluted by the world and by my own desires. Help me to set my mind and heart on Jesus. Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
One Word: Hidden with Christ in God