Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” vs. 7
Colossians 3:1-7
It’s easy to get confused about the writer’s intention in verses like this. Some presume that he’s telling believers to set their minds on heaven, that place up in the sky where angels live. Indeed, for long periods of time that’s what Christians have done, and it’s not been helpful! But the “things that are above” refer to the fruits of the Spirit: the love, joy, peace, and patience that are seen in the lives of those who are in Christ. The writer contrasts these things with those that are earthly: like fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed. In Christ we have died to the ugly and profane and have been raised to live as the presence of God in this world. In today’s terms we might say that in Christ we hit the reset button and begin to live in accordance with our lineage and heritage as children of God. In that capacity we are called to set our minds on that which is pure and holy and resolve each day to imitate Jesus. As the caring standards of our nation and our world are slowly eroding in the presence of the widespread lust for power and wealth, we are the only hope of the poor and the needy. In us Christ is made visible!
Thought for the Day: What is my mind set on?
0 Comments