Colossians 3:12-14; 1 Samuel 25 — In Colossians 3:12–14, Paul calls believers to “put on” humility as a defining mark of those who belong to Christ and are equipped for His mission. Grounded in their identity as God’s chosen, holy, and beloved people, Christians are to intentionally clothe themselves with humility in everyday life, especially in moments of tension and offense. The story of David and Nabal reveals how quickly even a faithful servant of God can be driven by wounded pride, while the example of Abigail shows humility as active, courageous, and peace-making, stepping into conflict to absorb tension and redirect destruction. Ultimately, her response points forward to Jesus, who perfectly embodies humility by entering our brokenness and fully bearing the judgment we deserved on the cross. Since we are united with Christ, humility is not merely an ideal to admire but a life to embody. As we learn to “put on” humility, we become a community marked by peace, unity, and Christlike character, and are therefore equipped to participate faithfully in God’s mission in the world.