Seek those things which are above

 

Col 3:1  If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 

If ye then be risen with Christ, if you are born again in the Spirit then seek those things that are above.

Now that  is a profound statement. Paul is writing of the carnality of the Colossians. Take your eyes off this world and see the world ahead.

This goes in with what I said a week or two ago about think on these things.

Think on the things of God and you will draw closer to Him. The Apostle Paul here makes it a bit more specific though.

He continues on just in case we are unclear on what he is saying.

Col 3:2  Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 

Col 3:3  For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 

Col 3:4  When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 

Set your affection on things above not on things of this earth.

I really wish Christ had addressed this issue. Oh Wait He did:

Mat 6:33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 

 

It is quite compelling that the same lesson is taught over and over again in Scripture, yet we still fail the test.