In Colossians 3:10-14, the Apostle Paul shifts from instructing believers in verses 5-9 to “put off the old man with his deeds” (anger, wrath, malice, filthy talk) and to “put on the new man.” This episode demonstrates that we do this by daily clothing ourselves with Christ’s virtues: mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering, forbearance, forgiveness (as He forgave us), and above all charity (love), which binds them perfectly. By the Holy Spirit’s power, we thus demonstrate Christ’s life outwardly, honoring our identity as God’s elect, holy, and beloved.