Colossians 3:2

“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." - Colossians 3:2
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What does Colossians 3:2 mean?

Colossians 3:2 from the King James Version states, "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." This verse serves as a powerful reminder for Christians to focus their hearts and minds on heavenly matters rather than being consumed by the distractions and…

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Heavenly Affections: Aligning Our Hearts with God

In our fast-paced world, where distractions abound and earthly desires vie for our attention, the exhortation found in Colossians 3:2—"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth"—is both powerful and necessary. This verse challenges us to reconsider our…

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A Prayer for Heavenly Affection

Heavenly Father, I come before You this day with a spirit of humility and reverence, recognizing the greatness of Your glory and the vastness of Your love. Lord, as I hold dear the words of Colossians 3:2, "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth," I…

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Colossians 3:2 - "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
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"In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." - Colossians 2:3
"That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." - Colossians 2:2-3
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Colossians 2:2-3 - "That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
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Colossians 3:19 - "Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them."
Colossians 3:21 - "Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."
Colossians 3:6 - "For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:"
Colossians 3:14 - "And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness."
Colossians 3:23 - "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Colossians 2:21 - "(Touch not; taste not; handle not;"
Colossians 3:18 - "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord."