Colossians 3

Paul encourages a holy life by setting our sights on Christ as our model. Our true life can only be revealed through Jesus Christ. Paul sees our preparation for Christ's coming hinged on shunning earthy short-term urges. Literally, we should put to death our old way of being self-centered and take on the new identity found only in our exploration of ourselves with respect to Christ's intentions for us. Our new "clothing" includes fruit of a holy life, compassion, patience, etc. They can be practiced as well as is the natural outcrop of seeking Christ. Every person is to put his or her all into everything he or she does. It is the Lord we are serving when we serve our husband, wife, child, parent or boss.