Albert Barnes Commentary Colossians 3:2

"Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth." — Colossians 3:2 (ASV)

Set your affection. Margin note: "or, mind." Greek: "think of"—phroneite. The thoughts should be occupied with the things where Christ now dwells, where our final home is to be, and 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, honour, pleasure. Our affections should not be fixed on houses and lands; on scenes of fashion and gaiety; on low and debasing enjoyments.