Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3:2).
You most likely have heard that as believers we are to have an eternal perspective. But let me start with a question (or two): how often do you think about death or life after death? What about eternity or better yet how often do you think about heaven?
The truth of the matter is that if we really lived with an eternal perspective, we would most likely live differently. Our interactions with others would possibly change.
Our values and the things we place as most important may morph a bit. Our jobs and careers and the goals we strive and attain might differ. The things we fear or worry about would cease. And so on.
Think of it this way: if you knew today was our last day, what would you do differently?
The point to drive home here is this — Paul encourages us to set our eye on what is above not what is here in this life. His point is that when we live with “selfish” passion, longing to make the most of…
