Colossians 3:2

Fix your thoughts upon the things that are above, not upon those that are on earth.

Matthew 16:23

Jesus, however, turning to Peter, said: "Out of my way, Satan! You are a hindrance to me; for you look at things, not as God does, but as man does."

Luke 12:15

And then he added: "Take care to keep yourselves free from every form of covetousness; for even in the height of his prosperity a man's true Life does not depend on what he has."

Philippians 3:19-20

The end of such men is Ruin; for their appetites are their God, and they glory in their shame; their minds are given up to earthly things.

1 John 2:15-17

Do not love the world or what the world can offer. When any one loves the world, there is no love for the Father in him;

Matthew 6:19

Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

Luke 16:8-9

His master complimented this dishonest steward on the shrewdness of his action. And indeed men of the world are shrewder in dealing with their fellow-men than those who have the Light.

Luke 16:11

So, if you have proved untrustworthy with the 'dishonest money,' who will trust you with the true?

Luke 16:19-25

There was once a rich man, who dressed in purple robes and fine linen, and feasted every day in great splendor.

Romans 8:4-6

So that the requirements of the Law might be satisfied in us who live now in obedience, not to our earthly nature, but to the Spirit.

Philippians 1:23

My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better.

Colossians 3:1

Since, therefore, you were raised to Life with the Christ, seek for the things that are above; for it is there that the Christ is 'seated at the right hand of God.'

Colossians 3:5

Therefore destroy all that is earthly in you--immorality, uncleanness, passions, evil desires, and that greed which is idolatry.

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Bible References

Set

Colossians 3:1
Since, therefore, you were raised to Life with the Christ, seek for the things that are above; for it is there that the Christ is 'seated at the right hand of God.'
Matthew 16:23
Jesus, however, turning to Peter, said: "Out of my way, Satan! You are a hindrance to me; for you look at things, not as God does, but as man does."
Romans 8:4
So that the requirements of the Law might be satisfied in us who live now in obedience, not to our earthly nature, but to the Spirit.
Philippians 1:23
My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better.
1 John 2:15
Do not love the world or what the world can offer. When any one loves the world, there is no love for the Father in him;

Not

Colossians 3:5
Therefore destroy all that is earthly in you--immorality, uncleanness, passions, evil desires, and that greed which is idolatry.
Matthew 6:19
Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
Luke 12:15
And then he added: "Take care to keep yourselves free from every form of covetousness; for even in the height of his prosperity a man's true Life does not depend on what he has."
Luke 16:8
His master complimented this dishonest steward on the shrewdness of his action. And indeed men of the world are shrewder in dealing with their fellow-men than those who have the Light.
Philippians 3:19
The end of such men is Ruin; for their appetites are their God, and they glory in their shame; their minds are given up to earthly things.
1 John 2:15
Do not love the world or what the world can offer. When any one loves the world, there is no love for the Father in him;

General references

1 Corinthians 15:13
But, if there is no such thing as a resurrection of the dead, then even Christ has not been raised;
Hebrews 13:14
for here we have no permanent city, but are looking for the City that is to be.