Heavenly-Mindedness:
Uniting Heaven and Earth Christ in Philippians and Colossians Living with Christ Lesson 11 - Sunday Heavenly-Mindedness Based on Colossians 3:1–4 The apostle Paul begins this passage with a powerful statement: “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God” (Colossians 3:1). According to Paul, the condition necessary for heavenly-mindedness is that we have been raised with Christ . This refers to the spiritual transformation that occurs when we accept Christ by faith. Through His death and resurrection, the believer leaves behind the old life of sin and begins a new life centered in Him. Because we have been raised with Christ, Paul urges us to “set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth” (Col. 3:2). To be heavenly-minded does not mean ignoring earthly responsibilities or withdrawing from the world. Rather, it means that our priorities, values, and hopes are shaped by heaven....