Bible Gateway Recommends. Or fame for him who enjoys the approval of God? What a great insight. (J. Once I sold my share, I never turned to the stock page again. If his conscience is not completely seared, it should stir in him a great searching of his heart. 3 Our dearest joys, and dearest friends, or who ever failed in attaining them, provided he only sought them in humility and faith? by Herbert Vander Lugt. Colossians 2:22), but it should be limited to them. People very often, under the cover of love, will allow those they love all kinds of indulgence, all kinds of laxity. The organs of the earthly and sensuous life. When Christ and His interests are the focus of our lives, the lure of the old life remains in the corner of our eye, while we aim to land squarely in the center of God's will.—David C. McCasland (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. When our Lord says, “Labour not for the meat that perisheth, but for the meat that endureth unto everlasting life,” he must not be understood as discouraging an attention to worldly business: for God has authoritatively commanded, “Six days shalt thou labour.” It is in a comparative sense only that his words must be understood: and in the same manner must we interpret also the words before us. The spiritually minded believer is not attracted by the "things" of this world. In doing so, we raise our thoughts above the level of earthly disputes and focus instead on our loving, heavenly Father, who wants us to know Him, to know how to live peacefully with one another, and to know that we can live eternally with Him in a place even more beautiful than the heavens. No, even in our eyes is there not one consideration that when felt stamps vanity upon them all?—that all earth"s pursuits, whatever high accomplishments men may reach in this life, be it of wealth, rank, learning, power, or pleasure, end in death? This is the proper order… upward focus, saying ''yes, Lord'' then ''No" to the world, the flesh and the devil. D.). What is that standard? Presidents and prime ministers may have extremely high approval ratings for a while, but they don’t last. 3. Can we do this great work by ourselves? We cannot taste, feel or smell positional truth, Matter of Perspective – Interview with players on Loyola’s women’s lacrosse team – ranked #1 n nation – just beat Maryland a week ago – their coach is battling cancer – players have gained a new perspective: “Don’t sweat the small stuff” – they can deal with any minor adversity they face in the game of lacrosse. We may love the unseen, not the unknown. KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition. As we are quickened we must exercise life, and as we have ascended we must love higher things than those of earth. A crop of wheat—a flock of sheep—a good farm—a thriving business—respect of the world—may all be defiling idols—for all these things, when eagerly pursued and loved, draw the soul away from God, and by drawing it insensibly from Him, bring pollution and guilt into the conscience. Would the coming of Jesus Christ tomorrow mess up your plans? All that are near may be made fragrant by it. By the nobler part of our nature we are placed in solemn relations with another economy comporting with its immortality--to God, the one infinite Being; to the Redeemer, the Lord of the new economy; to an unseen state of holy companionships and endless felicity. It has been said that we live in a world that knows the cost of everything but the value of nothing. Retail: $44.99. Wisdom will prefer that which requires less labour. Set your affections on things] Things above outlast the days of heaven, and run parallel with the life of God and line of eternity. Shall we be as children who are so absorbed in their play that they forget about their father? And so, though we may be outwardly punctilious in our religious observance, yet our affections are not set on things above (Col 3:1, 2, 3, 4 -see notes Col 3:1; 2; 3; 4). IX. God's viewpoint here is positional truth. God uses the waves of trial Hold tightly to what is eternal, Albert Barnes - The thoughts should be occupied about the things where Christ now dwells, where our final home is to be, where our great interests are. Beyond food and raiment there is nothing worth a thought: and they derive their value, not from any thing in themselves, but from the necessities of our nature, which render them important in our eyes. Thinking It Over Let the anthem loudly roll! It is practical but it is also supernatural for when you read the Bible, you are reading the actual Words of God, the One Who lives in the heavenlies and you have the Holy Spirit as your resident Teacher to illuminate the truth. He calls us not to pry into things hidden and recondite, but to ponder things manifest and revealed. Excellence, Honor, Respect By Rick Gillespie- Mobley May 10,2020 Psalm 139-13-18 Colossians 3:12-17 Today is Mother’s Day which is a time in which we say thank you to all the mothers and special women in our lives who have made us better than what we were. 2. Had it not been for that little—unfortunately, too little—taste which I had of heaven, my sufferings would have been too much for me. 2 Ilagak ninyo ang inyong pagiisip sa mga bagay na nangasa itaas, huwag sa mga bagay na nangasa ibabaw ng lupa. ], [Verily, this must distinguish every child of God: though in the world, we must not be of it: “our conversation must be in heaven.” This is our duty — — — our honour — — — our happiness — — — our security — — — There is no standing still in religion. Make every object and every event remind your soul of its approaching rest. A man once wrote to me about his lengthy battle with pornography—a disheartening cycle that punctuated seasons of victory with crushing forays back into an online world of empty lust. Instead of dwelling so much upon the evil fruits which sin bears—we need to be more engaged with the glorious things which Divine grace produces. I. I. Amplified: And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. Colossians 2:3, KJV: "In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." When a man is in a strange country, how glad he is to meet someone from his own nation. The breath of God"s displeasure soon lays low in the grave all that is rich and mighty, high and proud; for "the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low" ( Isaiah 2:12). He must be heavenly-minded while on terra firma and by so doing (enabled by the Spirit and grace) he helps to make earth like heaven as men see his good deeds and glorify His Father Who is in heaven (Mt 5:16-note). The little boy became upset, for he thought that the one he had turned to for help was being mean. What do I desire most in life? At last he began to descend, and while doing so he looked down. In (Acts 7:55, 56) Stephen's mental focus was manifest in his Spirit-filled godliness as He was about to be stoned to death. PRAYER - We beseech Thee, our most gracious God, to preserve us from the cares of this life, lest we be too much entangled therein. What, may we not at all affect the things of earth? This is … Our affections should not be fixed on houses and lands; on scenes of fashion and gaiety; on low and debasing enjoyments. Paul and his Lord blessedly synchronized, so that to go by him was tantamount to going by Him. Yes, verily: these elevate our nature, and ennoble it, and raise it to its primitive perfection and blessedness. Commentary on Colossians 3:18-25 (Read Colossians 3:18-25) The epistles most taken up in displaying the glory of the Divine grace, and magnifying the Lord Jesus, are the most particular in pressing the duties of the Christian life. The guests in the parable turn away to their land, or oxen, or families. He is a hive of sweetness, a mirror of beauty, a storehouse of riches! Scripture: Colossians 3:12–19, Colossians 2:13–15. It is that "in love" (with God our eternal Father, with Jesus our beloved Bridegroom, with the Spirit our Teacher and Comforter) mindset which Paul wants us to cultivate so that we might put it into practice. Think how much care is necessary to avoid the ills of life, and that we may have the most benefit of its relations. The man wasn’t tapping into some gigabyte good-luck charm. There are lime, twigs, and traps, and nets, and guns, and a poor bird is never safe except upon the wing and up aloft. Let us respond to the love which Christ offers to us, lest we be refused by Him at the last (He 12:25-note). “Set your affection on things above.” Col. 3. Therefore temptations have little power over him. III. The confectioner then took up his whisk to drive them off, when those upon the side flew away with ease, but the others were prevented from rising, the honey clinging to their wings, and were involved in ruin. I see the church of Christ triumphant in heaven, with which the church militant is one… And what else is there above that our hearts should love but heaven itself? The only remedy for sinful passions is found in the believers’ experience of union with Christ.” (Vaughan) iii. Sa gayon, mararanasan nila ang ganap na pagpapala ng tunay na pagkaunawa at kaalaman patungkol sa hiwaga ng Diyos, na walang iba … It becomes the pilgrims of time to visit by faith their future home. Live, then, the risen life, and not the life of those who have never undergone this matchless process. Then everything that … speaks of Christ, savors of Christ, breathes of Christ, becomes inexpressibly sweet and precious! X. Coffman Commentaries on the Bible. The breath of God's displeasure soon lays low in the grave all that is rich and mighty, high and proud; for "the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low" (Isaiah 2:12). Our Price: $31.49 Save: $13.50 (30%) Buy Now. 2. "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. ?” (2Pe 3:11-note). The man said, “Is it any satisfaction to you, my lad, to fly that kite, when you cannot see it?” “O yes, sir,” he replied, “I cannot see it, but I can feel it pull.” And so out of this dark world, and amid this blindness of sin, we feel something drawing us heavenwards; and though we cannot see the thrones, and the joy, and the coronation, blessed be God, we can feel them pull. Remember that there is a selfish, inconsiderate kind of love. “In the midst of his sufficiency, he is in straits.” But the blessings of which we have before spoken, are solid; and the person who enjoys them, possesses rest in his soul. ‘Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.’. Happy the man who has a heavenly wife. Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth. FOOLISH EXCUSES (F B Meyer in Our Daily Walk) "Come; for all things are now ready. And when the fated vessel drew so near that every bolt and clamp was unloosed, the whole structure of bulwark, mast, and spars tumbled into ruin on the sea, and the sleeping sailors awoke to their drowning agonies. Our life will be reflected in the aims we set for ourselves. 6:19-24). Let’s join creation in praise to Him. Spence. They will soon come to an end; and even now they are working for you "an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." 1 How vain are all things here below; Everything upon earth, as viewed by the eyes of the Majesty of heaven, is base and paltry. Retail: $39.99. It grieves God when we don’t live in anticipation of His glorious presence and are more interested in the mundane passing things of this world. What will bear any comparison with these? is to focus on Christ, An Eternal Perspective - In the movie Gladiator, General Maximus Decimus Meridius seeks to stir his cavalry to fight well in the imminent battle against Germania. . The Cure for Greed - A man who lived with his elderly aunt expected to inherit her small fortune. But they must not engage the affections of the soul; they must not be permitted to stand in competition with heaven and heavenly things. 1. ), The affections to be habitually heavenward, After painting the Sistine ceiling, Michael Angelo found that the habit of looking upward, which that long-continued work rendered necessary, made it for some time impossible to read or to look carefully at a drawing except in the same attitude. III. Solomon concluded, “Surely this also is vanity and grasping for the wind” (Eccl 4:16). Do you neglect and overlook so many of them? "Practice occupying your minds with" (Wms); "Give your heart to" (Phi); "let your thoughts dwell on" (NEB). “This light affliction.” (T. De Witt Talmage, D. D.), A man was passing along the street, and saw a blind boy seated on his father’s knee, holding in his hand a kite-string, the kite flying away in the air. The life to be completed hereafter begins here. τὰ ἄνω φρονεῖτε, μὴ τὰ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς—“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” The verb in this verse differs so far from that employed in the preceding, that it refers more to inner disposition, while the former is rather practical pursuit. Then everything that speaks of Christ, savors of Christ, and breathes of Christ, becomes inexpressibly sweet and precious. So different from "the pleasures of sin for a season," Hebrews 11:25. lnglis. We cannot control our affections; they will run out of their own accord. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Thus that effectual work of grace on the heart, whereby the chosen vessels of mercy are delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the kingdom of God"s dear Song of Solomon, may well be termed a "high calling," for it calls them out of those low, groveling pursuits, those earthly toys, those base and sensual lusts in which the children of men seek at once their happiness and their ruin, unto the knowledge and enjoyment of those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. Colossians « Previous | Next » The Book of Colossians was written explicitly to defeat the heresy that had arisen in Colosse, which endangered the existence of the church. yourselves from idols. " Peace be with you! It will make you most helpful to others. The two are perfectly consistent. The pilgrim is not to despise the comforts which he may meet with by the way." Have you? They are more conducive to our happiness—, [Are the rich and great happier than other people? Where Christ dwells in heaven’s day! How happy it were if affection might go just at its own pleasure and all be right and safe, i.e., that an infallible perception accompanied it with which the moral taste strictly agreed. How much better is the spiritual diet the Bible suggests: "Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy -- meditate on these things" (Php 4:8-note). It is of all importance that we realize that we do not stand before God on the ground of responsibility. 1. He is suggesting that a standard has been pushed aside. There, were the dews of grace are born, and the Sun of Righteousness is Lord paramount, and the blessed wind of the Spirit blows from the everlasting hills, thou wilt find rest on the wing, and sing for joy where thine enemies cannot even see thee. One thinks of the occasion when a company of Israelites were forgathered with the Philistines, before a battle, when the princes of the latter asked, in surprise, "What do these Hebrews here?" [ Ta (Greek #3588) anoo (Greek #507) phroneite (Greek #5426)] 'Set your mind on (stronger than seek) the things above, not on the things,' etc. 3. One reason for this book’s popularity is O’Brian’s careful attention to navy lore and natural history with penetrating insights into human nature. (Colossians 3:2-3, NIV) "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. It is however true that as a man thinks in his heart, so he is. Chicago: Moody Press, Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. The master key to success IN SETTING OUR AFFECTIONS ON THEM WE ARE CERTAIN OF SUCCESS. The things of this world are to be appreciated, but never elevated above Christ, never the primary object of our thoughts, aims and endeavors. If God says, "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world" (1 John 2:15), why then do we make earth our principal concern? Rather, "as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby" (1Pe 2:2-note). On the first occasion ten thousand taels (part of the Chinese system of weights) were actually brought into his room, but he drove out the bearers of the treasure, and would not even look at it. The Glory of God and Why We Sing. 2. We should have perspective: “Don’t sweat the earthly stuff”, Paul described the character of those in Philippi who had set their mind (same verb as in Col 3:2) on earthly things, For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who (present tense continually, habitually) set their minds on earthly things." No! They are all things stored up in Christ, that breathe of Christ, and come out of Christ. They are all things stored up in Christ, that breathe of Christ, and come out of Christ. All rights reserved, See the picture of the man who failed to look up and see the celestial crown - Pilgrim's Progress, How to Seek the Saints' Rest While on Earth, How to Persevere in Heavenly Contemplation, Ps 49:11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17; Mt 6:19; Lk 12:15; 16:8,9,11,19-25; Php 3:19; 1Jn 2:15. II. Of these rewards he wrote to his mother: “I do not care twopence about these things, but know that you and my father like them.” The Chinese Government twice offered him a fortune. So our converse with heaven should affect our attitude in looking at the things of earth. When you’re truly grateful for the salvation God has given, then you’re living in the hope of the fullness of that salvation yet to come. Where is your heart? Earth is after all but a huge clod of dust, and as such, apart from its having been once the place of the Redeemer’s sufferings and sacrifice, being now the habitation of His suffering people, and to be hereafter the scene of His glory, as insignificant in the eyes of its Maker as the small dust of the balance or the drop of the bucket. Then nothing would attract it that ought not; it would be in repulsion to all evil, and both in the right degrees. Men become so deeply interested, that they have no time or energy for anything else. Not a wit. (p. 500). but is still following out his discussion as to ceremonies, which he represents as resembling entanglements which constrain us to creep upon the ground. The descriptions of heaven, the discoveries of our future blessedness, and the precious promises of our rest, are the stars in Scripture's sky. Yet how necessary it is!—How can any one be a lover of the world, and at the same time a lover of religion? Reprinted by permission. Business, worldly cares, the interests of our family, the things of time and sense—in whatever form they come—whatever shape they may assume—must not so entwine themselves round our affections as to bind them down to the earth (cp 2Ti 2:4-note). He urged us to focus on our relationship with Christ and to look forward to meeting with Him when He returns (Col 3:1,2,3, 4). What, then, are its highest objects, its loftiest aims, its grandest pursuits, its noblest employments, short of the grace of the gospel, in the sight of him who inhabits eternity, but base and worthless? Carefully note, that God is making these demands on former sinners, people who were formerly hostile in mind to God (). The matter had been settled long ago. They would be often speaking of them, and would love to hear others (Psalms 45:1). With this truth in mind, he went on to say, “Seeing, then, that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy living and godliness. Help us to keep that 5. There, were the dews of grace are born, and the Sun of Righteousness (Mal 4:2) is Lord paramount, and the blessed wind of the Spirit blows from the everlasting hills (Jn 3:3), thou wilt find rest on the wing, and sing for joy where thine enemies cannot even see thee (hidden with Christ in God = Col 3:3). Of course, we cannot ignore earthly things. Surely the poor empty vanities of time and sense cannot, for a moment, stand in competition with these; nor do they deserve so much as a thought, in comparison of them. (1 John 2:16; Genesis 3:6). “Set your affections,” etc. (See related topics - Memorizing His Word; Memory Verses by Topic). Isn’t that the way strangers on foreign soil are supposed to feel about their homeland? Second, verses 5-17 elaborate the meaning of this exhortation. A Lazarus, with God’s love shed abroad in his heart, is happier than the Rich Man amongst all his banquets. It can turn the prison into a paradise; the furnace into a festival; it can sweeten death. Having broken her wings by the blow, she fell to the ground, and was killed by one of the bystanders.” The mockeries of the world are many, and those who are deluded by them not only miss the joys they looked for, but in their eager pursuit of vanity bring ruin upon their souls. Where Jesus is there shall I be; where Jesus sits there shall I rest… Oh to get away at this present time from these dull cares which like a fog envelope us! Findlay's outline of this section of the epistle is: a. And leave but half for God! (See the picture of the man who failed to look up and see the celestial crown - Pilgrim's Progress). Put these away, beloved, for we are risen with Christ, and it is not meet that we should wander among the tombs. And many of the "heavenly things" we are to dwell on, assist us in living better, here and now (ff). Colossians 3:2, NLT: "Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth." 2. The countries far north are cold and frozen because they are distant from the sun. Since we are raised from the death of sin, and are made to live anew, the great object of our contemplation should be the heavenly world. This does not apply only to leaders, however. Such a pursuit, or such a taste, or such a habit, whatever of pleasure it may offer, whatever of beauty it may have, is in serious truth the deadliest enemy of the soul. Pray (Mt 6:10 [note]) 'Thy kingdom come. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.] “This light affliction.” (2Co 4:17-note ), The following illustrations and anecdotes are from the Biblical Illustrator…, Not on things on the earth: — In return for his splendid services to China, Gordon would accept only the distinctions of the “Yellow Jacket” and the “Peacock’s Feather,” which correspond to our own orders of the Garter and the Bath. (Colossians 2:20). 1. Keep your soul filled with believing thoughts of the infinite love of God, Do not neglect the due care of your physical health. Now, that ye are converted to God, act in reference to heavenly things as ye did formerly in reference to those of earth; and vice versa. The noblest of Christians are they whose faces are set most directly for heaven. In a world of falling standards, we must think through this question: How does our relationship with Christ affect our TV viewing habits? They are more fully described in Philippians 3:17-20, where the words they “mind earthly things” finishes the climax on the unchristian side. We should suspect some danger nigh, Cleave to the world, ye sordid worms, (Colossians 3:2.) Is there anything else you want?” was asked Melancthon on his deathbed. A name, a title, a ribbon of distinction, what contemptible things, in comparison of those which belong to the soul! We are here with the opportunity to make an eternal difference with our lives. (Truth for Today). We are to discard old ways of thinking and acting (Colossians 3:5, 6, 7, 8, 9) and "put on" new ways of living (Colossians 3:10-17). Go to those who have attained all that their hearts could desire, and ask them whether they have not grasped a shadow? Yes, indeed, "in the world," but not "of the world," John 17:11, 16. But He knows that we are apt to set aside the claims of the spiritual life when we are surrounded by all the joys and comforts of Material happiness. So here. All rights reserved). Although we who have trusted Christ as Savior have to live here in this world, we should not cling to material things. Suppose two objects admitted to be of equal value presented themselves in competition for our favour. This short-range focus not only strained my eyes, but it blurred my view of anything beyond the end of my nose. On the other hand, by “the things which are above,” we must understand every thing relating to the soul, its first acceptance with God, its progressive restoration to the Divine image, and its final possession of the heavenly glory. We are called upon to seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Use your mind to dwell on eternal truths and the really important things, dwell on reality! But look at the possessors of spiritual good: take them in their lowest state; view them poor, and weeping, and mourning, and hungering and thirsting after degrees of holiness unattained: what says the Scripture respecting them? They would be most indulgent and tender of them. Exhortation. And in no other way can they be lifted up from earth to heaven. 3. John Piper Nov 16, 2015 9K Shares Sermon. What? Read Colossians 3:12-17. 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