
S – Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful
Colossians 3:14–15 CSB
O – Commentary:
3:14. But over all these virtues Christians are to put on love. As Paul wrote elsewhere, “The greatest of these is love” (1 Cor. 13:13). In one’s catalog of virtues love should be the cover, because it is of supreme importance and is the perfect bond, holding them all together in perfect unity.
3:15. Believers are also to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts because they are called to peace as members of one body. The closer believers are to Christ (and His likeness), the closer they are to each other. In interpersonal relationships “peace” (transcendent, God-given tranquility) should rule (brabeuetō, “arbitrate, decide every debate”; a word used only here in the NT; cf. katabrabeuetō, “decide against,” 2:18).
“Colossians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures
A – Each day, we should put on love for God and other people. It helps us to fulfill the two great commandments that Jesus gave us. It should bring us to God-given peace. That is the peace that passes our understanding and guards our hearts and minds through Christ.
R – Heavenly Father, we surrender and worship You today. With so much going on, we need your peace. We choose to love You and others first as You command us. In that genuine love, we ask for a peace that supersedes our thoughts and hearts.