From Evernote:

Very distinct from this poor, fallen, degraded world!

(James Smith, "Higher Ground")

"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ--set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above--not on earthly things!" Colossians 3:1-2 

The believer, as one with Christ, as redeemed from among men, as a child of God--ought to bevery distinct from this poor, fallen, degraded world! 

But alas, we are too often mixed up with the world--and are too much like the world! We forget the dignity of our high calling, and our glorious destiny--as the heirs of eternal life. 

Rise therefore, like the liberated eagle. 
Leave the world with all its follies and fascinations! 
Set your heart on Heaven and heavenly things! 

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