Because this present world has been compromised by sin, its destruction is imminent as is the great judgment. Hence, all people are encouraged to accept God’s salvation through Christ, remain faithful, and live in anticipation of being with Christ forever. But, this world and Satan offer many temptations along the way. Christians must discipline themselves to set their affections to- ward heaven, not this present world that is passing away.
The Necessity of Setting Our Affections Above
Col 3:1-4. “Set your minds on things above,” means 1) To focus one’s will and emotions on the spiritual reality of heaven. 2) Letting that spiritual reality control one’s motivations, rather than getting caught up in earthly- centered concerns. This must become a lifelong attitude (Psa 73:25).
1 Jn 2:15-17. Loving the system and norms of this world jeopardizes true fellowship with God and eternal hope (Rom 8:6,7, 12,13; Jam 4:4).
Lk 12:33,34. “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” This truth reminds us of the fact that one’s heart is committed to the thing(s) one values the most.
Setting Our Affections Above By Staying in The Word of God
Staying in God’s Word:
1) Renews the Christians’ mind (Rom 12:2).
2) Arms the Christian for spiritual battle (Eph 6: 10-17).
3) Makes the Christian ready to triumph over temptation (Mat 4:1-11).
“SET YOUR AFFECTIONS ABOVE”
Because this present world has been compromised by sin, its destruction is imminent as is the great judgment. Hence, all people are encouraged to accept God’s salvation through Christ, remain faithful, and live in anticipation of being with Christ forever. But, this world and Satan offer many temptations along the way. Christians must discipline themselves to set their affections to- ward heaven, not this present world that is passing away.
The Necessity of Setting Our Affections Above
Col 3:1-4. “Set your minds on things above,” means 1) To focus one’s will and emotions on the spiritual reality of heaven. 2) Letting that spiritual reality control one’s motivations, rather than getting caught up in earthly- centered concerns. This must become a lifelong attitude (Psa 73:25).
1 Jn 2:15-17. Loving the system and norms of this world jeopardizes true fellowship with God and eternal hope (Rom 8:6,7, 12,13; Jam 4:4).
Lk 12:33,34. “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” This truth reminds us of the fact that one’s heart is committed to the thing(s) one values the most.
Setting Our Affections Above By Staying in The Word of God
Staying in God’s Word:
1) Renews the Christians’ mind (Rom 12:2).
2) Arms the Christian for spiritual battle (Eph 6: 10-17).
3) Makes the Christian ready to triumph over temptation (Mat 4:1-11).