Colossians 3:12-14
“So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.”
“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
When dressed in Christ-chosen clothing we become the salt that savors and preserves society. This is not a call to be a passive nice guy. Our new clothes enhance our true self and we become more of who we were created to be. This is power and Christ who gave it would have us use it. Exercised with love it is a powerful force for change. Imagine is all people could function as their true self. What a rich world it would be!