"There are several passages that allude to this total change of behavior—like enveloping oneself in a body-covering cloak.
Yet for us to put on the character of God, we must “glue” the character traits identified in today’s text together by charity (love) and let God’s peace rule in our hearts." ICR
- “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof” (Romans 13:14).
- “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galations 3:27).
- “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11).
