Colossians 3:2

“Set your affections on things above, etc.] For unless the affections are set on them, they will never be sought after in a proper manner. The word signifies to mind them, and think on them, to favour and approve of them, to be affectionately desirous of them, and concerned for them; for where the treasure is, the heart should be; and as the saints' best things are above, their minds and affections should be there likewise; their contemplation should be on those things, and their conversation should be in heaven; nor should they regard anything but what is there, or comes from thence, for they belong not to this world, but to another and better country: their citizenship is in heaven, and…”

“Translate, "Set your mind on the things above, not on the things," &c. (Col 2:20). Contrast "who mind earthly things" (Phi 3:19). Whatever we make an idol of, will either be a cross to us if we be believers, or a curse to us if unbelievers.”

“Set your affection - Margin, “or mind.” Greek” think of” - φρονεῖτε phroneite. The thoughts should be occupied about the things where Christ now dwells, where our final home is to be, where our great interests are. Since we are raised from the death of sin, and are made to live anew, the great object of our contemplation should be the heavenly world. Not on things on the earth - Wealth, honor, pleasure. Our affections should not be fixed on houses and lands; on scenes of fashion and gaiety; on low and debasing enjoyments. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Set: Col 3:1; Ch1 22:19, Ch1 29:3; Psa 62:10, Psa 91:14, Psa 119:36, Psa 119:37; Pro 23:5; Ecc 7:14; Mat 16:23; Rom 8:4-6; Phi 1:23; Jo1 2:15-17 affection: or, mind not: Col 3:5; Psa 49:11-17; Mat 6:19; Luk 12:15, Luk 16:8, Luk 16:9, Luk 16:11, Luk 16:19-25; Phi 3:19; Jo1 2:15 Colossians 3:3”