Colossians 3:1

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ደጊም ምስ ክርስቶስ ተንሲእኩም እንተ ዄንኩምሲ፡ ነቲ ክርስቶስ ኣብ የማን ኣምላኽ ተቐሚጥዎ ዘሎ፡ ነቲ ኣብ ላዕሊ ዘሎ ድለዩ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Colossians says that if we are with Christ and have been raised spiritually, we should focus on things in heaven where Christ is seated at God's right hand. It encourages Christians to set their minds on spiritual things rather than earthly ones.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where the prize is up high on a shelf, not down low with all your toys. If Jesus has taken you up to that shelf and sits there, this verse tells us we should keep looking at those high prizes instead of the toys below!

Historical Background

This verse was written by Paul around AD 60-62 in his letter to the Colossian church. He wrote it to encourage them to live their lives with a heavenly focus despite living in a Roman world that valued earthly power and wealth.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, this could mean prioritizing your faith over chasing after material possessions or fame. For example, instead of spending money on the latest gadget, you might choose to give more generously to help others in need.

Topics

• heavenly-mindedness
• spiritual priorities
• faith
• redemption
• salvation
• Christ's sovereignty

Related Verses

• Philippians 3:20
• Ephesians 2:6
• John 14:2-3
• Hebrews 8:1
• Matthew 6:19-21

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be 'risen with Christ' in this verse?

To be risen with Christ means that believers are spiritually united with Jesus and share in His resurrection, which implies a new life focused on heavenly things rather than earthly ones.

How can I practically seek the things above as mentioned in Colossians 3:1?

You can seek things above by making decisions that reflect your faith, setting spiritual goals, praying for God's guidance, and focusing on eternal values rather than temporary gains.

Why does Paul emphasize seeking things above in this verse?

Paul emphasizes seeking things above to remind believers of their true citizenship is in heaven. This helps them keep their priorities straight and not get entangled with the world's distractions.

What practical steps can I take today to align my life with Colossians 3:1?

You can start by setting aside time for prayer, reading God’s Word daily, joining a faith community, and making decisions that reflect your heavenly focus, such as volunteering or giving generously.