“And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.”                                                                                                                                            Colossians 3:14 (NASB)

Dressing for success. Some days I wish warm up pants were suitable for all occasions. Because no matter what we look like in them the comfort factor is high and we feel better. If you ask my kids, warm up pants are suitable everywhere (unless you are their mother and you are going out in public). However, those of us in the adult world understand that clothes matter and should fit the occasion. Let’s face it -when you look good, you feel good. 

Have you encountered anyone that looked like a million bucks and then treated you like a lost penny – insignificant? Then, how did that person look to you? Sometimes we put on our physical clothes to dress for success but we fail to take the qualities along with us that really matter. I have learned over the years that people may be polished and wearing the most expensive clothes but their demeanor can ruin it in a second. The ugly on the inside eventually shows on the outside. 

It is the same way with pretty too, though. When we are clothed with the right qualities that God has taught us we are pretty from the inside out. I have friends that I am convinced look better than me no matter what they are wearing – even their warm up pants – and that is because they are beautiful people on the inside. 

What’s love got to do with it? The scripture tells us that love is the bond (perfect bond) of all unity. So, above all things put on love! Each and every day. With love, barriers are broken, partnerships as well as friendships are forged, and people make positive changes in the lives of others (and themselves). 

If you go back to Colossians and read all of chapter 3, you will find this in verse 12:

“And so, those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Look, it’s a whole wardrobe given to us by God. One stop shopping – you’ve got to love that, especially if you’re a guy. Walk in, get what you need, and off you go. 

As you dress each day whether it is for work or for play, clothe yourself with these things. Your true beauty will be revealed and I bet you get a compliment or two on how great you look. 

What’s different about you? It must be love.