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What does the Bible say about setting our hearts on things above?

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The Bible, particularly Colossians 3, instructs believers to set their hearts on things above, where Christ is, rather than on earthly things.

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul calls believers to focus their affections on the heavenly rather than the earthly. This admonition stems from the reality that, through union with Christ, believers have been given a new identity and life. Paul writes, '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). This setting of the heart reflects not just prioritizing spiritual concerns but embedding them deeply into our daily lives. The transformation of heart and mind helps believers to live according to their new identity in Christ, freeing them from the distractions of worldly concerns, which ultimately lead to discontentment.
Scripture References: Colossians 3:1-2

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