By Alberto Vadivia Cier
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Just as we earthly citizenship also have a heavenly citizenship. We live in these two dimensions, enjoy these two aspects of existence, must know how to live in these two worlds so that we stay a healthy balance
The earthly is to be enjoyed but do not set our hearts there. Paul tells us that many times we have a tendency to live only for our desires, so that we make our wish a god whom we adore. This approach is called hedonism (living for pleasure).
earthly thing can also make us lose the real value of things, so that we can be proud of what really is our shame (racism, self-sufficiency, etc.)..
What on earth is utilitarian but does not serve to raise our minds and our souls, we should not put our thoughts and priorities in it. Many believers without
intending to live as enemies of the cross, because they live only in the earthly realm, and not follow the way of the cross that followed Christ who crucified him on the earth to give us salvation.
The celestial must fill all our expectations . All our wishes and desires must be directed to heaven, our heavenly citizenship is to be eternal so that is where we experience full happiness. Two things must always fill our thoughts and hearts, the desire to meet Jesus our Savior and experience his company forever, comfort and love. He is the source of our happiness, and should be the object of our dreams and desires.
also need to put our expectations in the transformation that the Lord will operate in our human nature, so we will receive glorified bodies and hearts purified, fit to live eternally in the kingdom of heaven.
We must always evaluate our way and replace our eyes on the spiritual, enjoying in moderation this time but put our hope in the kingdom of heaven
