We are reminded in Colossians 3 that believers who have died and risen with Christ are called to set their affections on things above—focusing on Christ and the eternal unseen—rather than earthly things, living in light of their secure union with Him and His soon return. This heavenly mindset leads to practically “putting off the old man” by mortifying sins such as sexual immorality, covetousness, anger, malice, filthy speech, and lying, which characterized their former life. Instead, they are to live consistently with their new identity in Christ, empowered by His resurrection life to walk in holiness and freedom.