To Be So Heavenly Minded, You’re Finally Earthly Good

Redeemer Church in Union City, CA

The transformational impact of embracing the resurrected life is that we become so heavenly minded that we are finally earthly good. Because of the resurrection, we can love the way we ought to love, forgive rather than slander, and become the kind of people God intended us to be in this world.
• The phrase "so heavenly minded that you're no earthly good" speaks of someone disconnected from reality
• Real transformation begins when we are raised with Christ and learn to live out the resurrected life
• We can't live heavenly lives with earthly minds and methods
• The mindset of the resurrected life means seeking things that are above, where Christ is seated
• We must "put to death" earthly things: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness
• We must "put on" compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience
• Above all, we should put on love which binds everything together in perfect harmony
• The resurrection transforms our relationships at home and work—with spouses, children, parents, employers, and employees
• Our speech should always be gracious, "seasoned with salt"
• Like Rosaria Butterfield's story shows, seemingly simple acts like hospitality can powerfully demonstrate the resurrected life
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray for us that God may open to us a door for the word to declare the mystery of Christ.

Chapters

1. Heavenly Minded, Earthly Good (00:00:00)

2. The Resurrection Life Revealed (00:12:27)

3. Raised with Christ (00:20:13)

4. The Mindset of Resurrection (00:30:12)

5. The Wardrobe of the Resurrected Life (00:39:43)

6. Putting Off the Old Self (00:44:56)

7. God-Shaped Love and Behaviors (00:49:29)