Heavenly minded
“Keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” (Colossians 3:2)
I remember hearing someone criticize someone because they constantly talked about God and loved to talk about what it was going to be like in Heaven. The critic said, “That person is so heavenly minded they are of no earthly good!” That was too bad! Because the Bible says, “Keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” (Col. 3:2). Therefore, according to this passage, we’re supposed to be heavenly minded. So the correct thing to say to someone is: “work hard to be more heavenly minded so that you can achieve much earthly good!”
Focus on heavenly things
When Christians fix their minds on Christ, they gain an eternal perspective, and they are of great “earthly good” as their faith impacts their lives and the lives of others (Col. 3:2; Heb. 12:1–3).
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Cor. 4:18).
How to become more heavenly minded
The Apostle Paul in the book of Colossians explains how to live in a heavenly minded way.
Put to death all that dishonors God and demeans others (Col. 3:5–9).
Dress in the heavenly clothing of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience (Col. 3:12).
Speak the otherworldly language of forgiveness in a society of accusations and recriminations (Col. 3:13).
Walk under the reign of divine peace, which has established its throne on their hearts (Col. 3:15).
Speak and sing with the harmony of gratitude and grace (Col. 3:15–17; 4:6).
Seek to show the glory of Jesus Christ In every relationship, in every word, in every deed. (Col. 3:17–4:1).
Therefore
Continue to become more heavenly minded in order to be more effective and productive in doing much earthly good for Jesus and His kingdom.
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Phil. 2:5 ESV)