I. The Christian must recognize the authority of Christ (3:1)

A. “Sitting at the right hand of God”
B. He has ALL authority (Matthew 28:18)
C. His words will judge us (John 12:48; 2 Corinthians 5:10)
D. Everything we do must be by His authority (Colossians 3:17)

II. The Christian must resolve to love Him and serve Him (3:2)

A. “Set your mind” (Matthew 6:24)
B. Refuse to allow Satan’s negativity into your life (Philippians 2:14-16)
C. Treasure Jesus’ love for you, and your heart will want to obey Him (Matthew 6:19-21)

III. The Christian must relinquish worldly desires and lusts (3:3)

A. “…not on things on the earth…” (1 John 2:15-17; James 4:4)
B. The Christian is different: dead, but alive! (Rom. 6:1-11)

IV. The Christian must revere Christ – not just as the priority of his life, but as the whole of his life (3:4)

A. “Christ who is our life”
B. “You also will appear with Him in glory” (1 John 3:2;
1 Corinthians 15:51-53)