Daily Lesson for Sabbath Afternoon 7th of March 2026

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Read for This Week’s Study

Colossians 3:1-17, Romans 1:18, Romans 6:1-7, Ephesians 4:22-24, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, 1 Samuel 16:23.

Memory Text: “But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection” (Colossians 3:14, NKJV).

It’s commonly urged not to be so heavenly-minded; otherwise, we’ll be of no earthly good. While true in some sense, there’s an equally important concept that Paul highlights in Colossians 3:1-25: if we are too earthly-minded, we will be of no heavenly use to the Lord.

Paul draws our attention to many practical, real-life principles that are born of heaven and can be understood only by those who are “risen with Christ” (Colossians 3:1).

Paul’s counsels are very down-to-earth principles that will enhance all our relationships, and not just within the church.

Jesus said, “ ‘Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you . . . that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust’ ” (Matthew 5:44-45, NKJV).

Sound impossible? It is, humanly speaking. We need to die before we can really live for God. It’s why we must be heavenly-minded if we hope to be of any earthly use to our heavenly Father.

This week we’ll see ways in which living with Christ can make a difference, now and eternally.

*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, March 14.

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