Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Colossians 3:12-14

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of Colossians 3:12-14

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Colossians 3:12-14 as a profound expression of the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the elect. This passage calls the saints to live out their identity as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, manifesting the virtues of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. These virtues are not mere moral exhortations but are rooted in our union with Christ, the head of the new covenant community. The call to 'put on love' echoes the covenantal loyalty expected of God's people, a reflection of the love with which God has sovereignly loved us in Christ.

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