"If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth." (Colossians 3:1-2)
I want to point out 7 things:
1. The very first word is "if", meaning that what he's saying might not apply to some of his hearers.
2. They have been "raised with Christ" (the new birth).
3. The things we should seek are above.
4. Christ is above (in heaven).
5. Christ is seated right next to God the Father.
6. Our minds should focus on things above where Christ is.
7. We should not focus on things on the earth
Sometimes we take stock of our lives by looking at things like finances, physical health, relationships, maybe even our prayer life. Not that these things aren't important but Paul wants us to have the correct priorities about things.
Our minds should be focused on Jesus, and His kingdom in heaven. Jesus said we should lay up treasure in heaven! Too often we lay up treasure here on earth thinking that its directly linked with spiritual success. This is one of the effects of the "prosperity gospel".
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