Paul calls believers to be clothed with the character of Christ because we are God’s chosen and dearly loved people. His love enables us to love even our enemies, letting Christ’s peace rule our hearts and His Word shape our lives. Through prayer, preaching, sacraments, and song, we speak and live out God’s truth with thankful hearts, allowing gratitude to drive out bitterness. In everything we do, we live in the name of Jesus, so that His love, peace, and Word become the defining marks of our lives.