Colossians 3:15-17

The Result of Putting on Spiritual Garments

The result of putting on the spiritual garments Paul has spoken of will be an inner peace that allows one to remain calm when all around him is in confusion. Christians are called by the gospel to such peace in a united body of believers. All of which should make each member of the body very thankful to God.

If Christians fill themselves up with the study of God's word, they will find that true inner peace through the wisdom it gives them to face all circumstances. A means of acquiring the wisdom found in God' s word is congregational singing. In this manner, each member of the body teaches the other and encourages to greater service.

Just as Christians yielded to the authority of Jesus in baptism (Acts 2:38), they should yield to His authority in all that they do. This would include worship, family life, recreation, work and school (Matthew 4:10; Matthew 15:9). As in all things, Jesus is the perfect example of the life that submits to the authority of another (John 4:34; John 6:38; John 7:16; John 8:29; John 12:44; John 12:49; John 14:10; John 14:24; John 17:4; John 17:8). As one does all under Jesus' direction, he will be thanking God by the way he lives and thanking Him in his prayers (Colossians 3:15-17; 1 Peter 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:18).