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Put on is a phrase we use every day. Because on a daily basis, we do the\nphysical act of putting on clothes and shoes in order to be clothed. Just\nas we get clothed physically, we also need to get clothed spiritually. In\nEphesians 4:24, we learn that, in Christ, we put on a new nature. In\nColossians 3, we see that our new nature is being formed into Jesus\u2019s\nimage, giving us a nature that is after God\u2019s nature. Since our new nature\nis likened after God\u2019s holy nature, we reject and turn away from sin,\nanything that goes against God or hurts our neighbor. For instance, in\nColossians 3:9-11, we are admonished not to lie to one another because the\nnew nature we have put on does not lie. It is being renewed in knowledge\nin the image of its Creator (verse 10), and God does not lie (Numbers\n23:19). God is the One who clothes us with His holiness and righteousness.\nAs soon as we become a Christian, we are given a new outfit. In order for\nus to put on the new nature, we have to put off the old one. In Christ, we\nhave the Holy Spirit, empowering us to choose to live in holiness and\nrighteousness in our words, thoughts, and deeds. God walks alongside us and\ngives us grace as we put on the new nature and as we are being formed more\nand more into Jesus\u2019s image. Enid Adah Nyinomujuni Reread Colossians\n3:1-17. What things are not from our new nature in Christ? What things are\nfrom our new nature? How do Jesus\u2019s death and resurrection give us a new\nidentity? For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed\nyourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:27 (NIV)\n\xa0\nRead Verses:\nGalatians 3:27; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:1-Colossians 3:17