A Mind Set on Things Above

Mar 12, 2026 • Steve Zervas

Paul reminds believers that their identity has fundamentally changed — they have been raised with Christ. When husband and wife set their hearts and minds on Christ, earthly frustrations lose their dominance, selfishness weakens, and eternal purpose reshapes their relationship with one another. When couples fix their hearts and minds on Christ, everything in the relationship begins to realign.

Verses Used:

Colossians 3:1-4

2 Corinthians 5:17

Romans 8:1

Galatians 3:26

1 John 3:1

Icebreaker: After a long day, what’s the first thing your mind naturally wants to focus on: food, couch, phone, project, something else?

1. Read Colossians 3:1. Where have we been more focused on temporary things versus eternal things?

2. How can misplaced priorities create tension in marriage?

3. Do you consider spending time with Jesus as: selfish, necessary, a waste of time, difficult, something you wish you could do more of, an investment in your marriage, other? Why?

4. How can your personal growth in the Lord benefit your marriage?

5. Is there anything you are expecting your spouse to give you that only Christ can give?

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