Lutheran Lens Commentary: Colossians 3:18-4:1

## Lutheran Lens Reading of Colossians 3:18-4:1

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Colossians 3:18-4:1 through the lens of Law and Gospel, recognizing Paul's exhortations to households as both a reflection of God's holy Law and a guide for the baptized in their earthly vocations. These verses expose our failure to live perfectly in our roles, driving us to repentance and faith in Christ, who fulfills the Law on our behalf. We understand these instructions not as a means of earning righteousness but as a description of the baptized life lived in response to the Gospel's transformative power.

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