Eyes on Heaven

In Colossians chapter 3, Paul gives clear instructions to his readers on Christian living. Since believers have been saved by Christ, we should overhaul ourselves to be more like him and less like the world. This verse is the summary of the chapter, telling us focus and think about things above rather than things on Earth.

 

Paul goes on to explain what things above and things on Earth encompass. Colossians 3:5 “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness” speak of things of the Earth. Things which we as believers should put to death. Instead, we should do as Colossians 3:12 instructs “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience”.

 

Above all, we should put on love, for it is how we can stand united as God’s people. Keep our eyes on the things above by doing everything in the name of Christ, and let the word dwell richly in us.