Col 3:1-2) ... set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (2) Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Notice, the Bible tells us we have a choice: setting our hearts on things above or on earthly things. There's always an alternative. Every time you have the opportunity to rid yourself of sin, to receive God's forgiveness and to find strength and renewal in Christ, there is also an opportunity to remain in your sin and misery.
It’s a matter of focus, of priority and most of all, a matter of love – do I love God with all my heart and mind.
We can set our minds on earthly things or on heavenly things. We can pursue treasure on earth or treasure in heaven. We can first seek the things of this world - or the kingdom of God and its righteousness.
We have to make a choice between living for God and living to satisfy our sinful nature.
If I am saved, I now live for Jesus. Then we set our hearts and minds “on things above, not on earthly things."
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