1. You have been raised to life with Christ, so set your hearts on the things that are in heaven, where Christ sits on his throne at the right-hand side of God.
2. Keep your minds fixed on things there, not on things here on earth.
3. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
4. Your real life is Christ and when he appears, then you too will appear with him and share his glory!
5. You must put to death, then, the earthly desires at work in you, such as sexual immorality, indecency, lust, evil passions, and greed (for greed is a form of idolatry).