| Paul uses all kinds of word pictures to help us see what our Christian life should be like. Here he says in verse 22, 'Put off your old clothes and put on your new clothes which Christ gives you'. No-one can wear two suites of clothes at the same time and we shouldn't try to wear the habits of our old life mixed up with the new habits of our Christian life. 1. In our tongues, verses 25 & 29. If Christ is in our lives, it will show in the way we speak. It will be seen not only in the words we speak but in the way we say them. It is not always easy, but a Christian should aim to say the right thing, at the right time, in the right way. A Christian must tell the truth always, but do it in love (v.29). 2. In our temper, verse 26. 'Be angry but do not sin while you are angry.' You may say, 'I've got a quick temper, but it's all over in a minute'. For you it may be so, but what about the other person? Will they forget it just as quickly? And what about your Christian testimony? Speak strongly, act strongly if you have to, but be very careful how you do it! 3. In our tenderness, verse 32. Life in this world can make us tough. But Christ wants us to be tender-hearted. Verse 30 tells us that Christ wants us to be tender (sensitive) toward God. Verse 32 tells us to be tender and forgiving toward each other. But again that is not always easy is it? Remember the promise of Ephesians 3: 20-21. God is able to bring this about in our lives if we will allow him. What kind of spiritual clothes are you wearing – the old or the new? A THOUGHT TO REMEMBER: If we can't forgive our fellow Christians, who in the world can we forgive? | 
