Colossians 3

New American Bible: Revised Edition Chapter 3

12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,i 13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.j 14 And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.k 15 And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.l 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.m 17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.n

Here we have a model for recovery. What zaps our addiction is connecting with God, ourselves, and our others as well as growing in self knowledge of one’s weakness and pursuing an excellent life. Overcoming sin is not an absence from, but a presence of, new attitudes and behaviors.

Love is the bond of perfection.

Forgiveness

And be thankful. Gratitude

Peace of Christ

Called into one body = we program

Word of Christ dwell in you richly ()

Teach and admonish one another (Step 12) Connect

Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude

Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (Let your will be done)