2 Peter 3:11-13
Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
Tag: What View Forms Your World View
Before diving into Peter’s words, above, note what Paul says about the same subject (our view of life):
Colossians 3:2-4
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.
Note, also, what Peter says prior to this, earlier in this book:
2 Peter 1:9
For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.
What we set our eyes upon will determine our world life view. Peter is saying that since all that we see will be dissolved, we should not allow it to occupy our minds. That is being “nearsighted” ... only seeing that is close to me. Instead we should look to Christ, who is everlasting and eternal. This should determine our world view and mindset!! What we set our focus on will determine our mindset. Our mindset will determine whether we please God and are blessed by Him. We can’t complain about what this life gives us if we are simply focused upon this life. If we are focused on who He is, we don’t have to worry about who or how we are.
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