“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” - Colossians 3:1-2 (ESV)
It is good to know that the “If” in verse 3:1 actually means “Since” and the recipients of this letter are those in Christ because they have been raised with Christ. This letter written by the Apostle Paul to the assembly of believers in Colossae was written in prison, like the letter to the Philippians. But it has a very different message for us. An important purpose Paul has in writing this letter, among others, was to refute the false teaching that was threatening this congregation of Christ followers. Also Paul was setting forth the absolute supremacy and sole sufficiency of Jesus Christ. To encourage the members of the Colossae church to turn away from the false teachers in their midst. Paul reminds them of their union with Christ. He also urged them to continue living in keeping with their position in Christ. It is the promise in this verse that should motivate them and us to seek the better things where Christ is – in heaven at God the Father’s right hand. Those better things are promised to all who believe the Gospel.
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