Colossians 3:1-2

“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." - Colossians 3:1-2
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What does Colossians 3:1-2 mean?

Colossians 3:1-2 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." These two verses are part of a…

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Setting Our Affections on Things Above: A Call to Heavenly Mindedness

In a world filled with distractions, temptations, and a focus on material possessions, the apostle Paul offers a profound exhortation to the believers in Colossae in his letter to the Colossians. Quoting from Colossians 3:1-2, we find two imperative commands that resonate deeply…

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A Prayer for Heavenly Focus: Seeking the Things Above

O Gracious and Almighty God, We come before You today with hearts lifted in gratitude, acknowledging the greatness of Your love and the abundance of Your grace. As we reflect on the profound truth found in Colossians 3:1-2, we are reminded of our identity in Christ. The…

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Colossians 3:1-3 - "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
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