Paul says that since we have been raised with Christ, we are to seek the things that are above. In order to have a resurrection, we must also have experienced a death. Our fleshly desires have been, are currently going through, and will in the future be crucified with Christ. The timelessness of that death leads to a tri-fold resurrection with Christ: in the past, present, and future. That is why we experience victory in 3 dimensions while at the same time still have evidence of the fleshly desires as well in the present.

Consequently, our minds should be focused on God's ways and thoughts. When we see others, we should see them as God sees them. They are His children and are in the process of being redeemed. By doing so, then no one is truly our enemy since one day all will be made new in Christ. That does not mean we are to be naive to the spiritual blindness of others and how they might be adversarial at times. But we can treat them with love and kindness.

Paul also says our lives are hidden with Christ in God. It's not about our kingdoms but His kingdom! We serve Him and should not serve our own desires and whims.

Paul concludes that Christ will be revealed and we, too, will be revealed with Him in glory. Ultimately, God will share His glory with His creation and His bride, the church. As we walk in His ways, we give glory to Him and He radiates His love through us.