New in Christ - Part 2 | Colossians 3:5-10

Scripture: Colossians 3:5–10

Summary: A new year makes us want a fresh start, but Paul says the real “resolution” isn’t try harder—it’s aim higher: set your mind on Christ above, not the earth below (Col. 3:1–2). And then he gets painfully practical: if Jesus is truly above all else, we don’t negotiate with the old life—we mortify it, put it to death (Col. 3:5), because sin will always hijack the destination of your life. The good news is you’re not fighting for victory with willpower—you’re fighting from victory through your union with Jesus, with the Spirit’s power and the help of God’s people. So today isn’t about shame; it’s about freedom—God is “redirecting” you back to the path that leads to life.

Key Takeaways:

• What you set your mind on will set the direction of your life (Col. 3:1–2).

• Orientation without action leads to frustration; transformation requires obedience (Col. 3:5).

• Don’t manage sin—mortify it: put it to death, not on pause (Col. 3:5–6).

• Victory over sin isn’t willpower; it’s union with Christ and the Spirit’s power (Rom. 6:11).

• Bring sin into the light—confess, get help, and walk with biblical community (James 5:16).

• God’s call to repentance comes with open arms, not a closed door (Luke 15:20).