It is a matter of choice!

Yes, it is a matter of choice!

Col 3:1-2) ... set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Note that the Bible tells us that we do have a choice. We may choose whether we in our lives set our hearts on things above, or on earthly things.

There's always an alternative. The choice is yours.  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 the choice to remain in sin and the misery it causes.

It’s a matter of choice, of focus, of priority and most of all, a matter of love – do I love God with all my heart and mind.  For whatever love dictates or negates, will influence our choice.

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 we can first of all seek the Kingdom of God and its righteousness and all we need will be added unto us.

We have to make a choice between living for God and living to satisfy our sinful nature.

If I am saved, I live for Jesus.

Then we set our hearts and minds “on things above, not on earthly things."