Could blog for weeks on this passage – instead – here are some basics written to followers of Christ…

1) keep seeking things above

2) Set your mind on the things above

3) For you have died (to yourself & should live for Christ)

5) immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed have no place in you.

7) anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech have no place in your life.

9) Do not lie to one another

12) compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience should characterize your life 

13) bear with one another and forgive each other

14) love should impact everything you do

15) Let the peace of Christ rule your heart – and be thankful.

16) Fill your life with the word of Christ & your heart w/ thankfulness

17) Whatever you say or do – honor Christ with your words & actions

18) Wives respect & submit to your husbands

19) Husbands, love your wives sacrificially

20) Children obey your parents

21) Fathers, don’t anger & frustrate your children

 22) If you’re a servant – serve in a way that pleases God

23) Do your job as if you’re working for the Lord instead of men