Put on The Lord

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"Put on the Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 13:14) conveys a profound and important message. The passage reads:
“Put on” the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not indulge the old nature* or fulfill its desires!
Romans 13:14
*sarx: flesh
In this verse, the Apostle Paul warns believers to clothe themselves in Christ, symbolizing the life of a believer, which signifies a relationship with Christ. The apostle makes it clear that this is not merely about outward appearance, but also refers to inner transformation and fellowship with God.
It is important to understand that Paul focuses here on the inner purity of worship and character. Nourishing the “flesh”, that is, the physical nature, leads toward sinful desires, while putting on Christ signifies divine desires and a deeper communion with the Lord; Walking with the Lord and acknowledging Him in all things.
This walking together and living together is a fundamental statement in the Bible, closely connected to deep reverence and faith.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6

Forms of Garments

"For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ."
Galatians 3:27
And you have put on the new [man*] whose renewal is in the knowledge of His image, according to the One who created him.
Colossians 3:10
I put on righteousness** as a garment, and it clothed me; it was my judgment as a robe and a turban. Job 29:14
* which is The new risen King= Christ or the New You
**“I am the way, the truth, and the life”—says Jesus Christ of himself in John 14:6. Here the connected statement from Job is very helpful in understanding this concept.

Related Passages

Romans 13:14 can be compared to numerous other passages that reinforce the theme:
Galatians 5:16 - The guidance of the Holy Spirit and the struggle against the desires of the flesh.
Ephesians 4:24 - Putting on the new self, created according to God’s righteousness and holiness.
Colossians 3:10 - Taking on the new life rooted in Christ.
1 John 2:6 - Whoever remains in Christ must live as He lived.
Romans 8:13 - The condemnation of the flesh by the Spirit, that we may receive life.
Philippians 2:5 - Taking on the mindset of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation.

Attitude

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on the cross!”
Phil. 2:4–8, NIV
Which of Christ’s qualities do you find easy to adopt? Pick three!
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Which of Christ’s qualities do you find hard to adopt? Pick three!
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