WHEN THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
READING: COLOSSIANS 3:1-11
For some, the encouragement given above can be a little hard to accept at times. There are people who feel they must, at least occasionally, set their minds on some earthly things. They may believe they need to do so in order to avoid being taken advantage of, neglected or abused. They fear being suddenly overtaken by some situation for which they were not prepared. As the result, although they may want minds set on things above, they still feel compelled to keep an eye on things of the earth. However, this verse doesn’t seem to leave loopholes or make ways for exceptions. It demands the exercise of a level of faith and trust in the Lord, that permits our minds to be properly directed above. Those who practice Holy Spirit led responses are granted this way of living. They need not fear because they will be fully protected and cared for. We are promised that to be spiritually minded is
life and peace. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. Why is it that this verse does not provide loopholes or exceptions?
