Colossians 3

Paul instructed his readers to keep their minds on the good and righteous things in life, not the selfish, immoral things. Because of our relationship with Christ, we ought to love others and be at peace with them. In our family life, we should love and support one another and obey our parents. In the workplace, we should obey those in authority over us and perform our work to glorify God.

Christ calls us to a higher life. Because of Him, we can live a life without bitterness and resentment. Loving others and caring for them may not be the easiest thing in the world, but it is more fulfilling than the alternative. God made us to receive His love and to love others. We feel good when we fulfill our purpose. Part of loving others is respecting authority and submitting ourselves to those who have been put into positions of authority. We can't be loving towards others and still insist on having things our own way.