In baptism we die to this old, natural way of life, and are figuratively resurrected with Christ. "If ye then be risen with Christ (in baptism), seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Katika Ubatizo tunakufa kwa haya ya kale, njia ya maisha ya asili, na katika mfano tumefufuka na Kristo. "Basi ikiwa mmefufuka pamoja na Kristo (kwa ubatizo), yatafuteni yaliyojuu, Kristo aliko ameketi mkono wa kuume wa Mungu. Yafikirini mambo ya juu, siyo yaliyo katika nchi.