Mind not High Things
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.


I. WHAT HIGH THINGS?

1. Negatively — not the highest or heavenly things (Colossians 3:1-2; Matthew 6:33).

2. Positively — of this world (Jeremiah 45:5). Great —

(1)  Riches (Timothy 6:19);

(2)  Honours;

(3)  Power and place (Acts 5:36);

(4)  Employments;

(5)  Pleasures.

II. HOW NOT MIND THEM? Not so as —

1. To think of them (Psalm 1:2).

2. To desire them (Colossians 3:2; Psalm 73:25).

3. To hope for them.

4. To admire them (Luke 21:5, 6).

5. To labour after them (John 6:27; Matthew 6:33).

III. WHY NOT MIND THEM?

1. They are below you.

(1)  As ye are rational creatures.

(2)  As believing Christians.

2. You have higher things to mind (Philippians 3:20).

3. Minding of earth and heaven both is inconsistent (Matthew 6:24; 1 John 2:15). Conclusion: Mind not high things.Consider they are —

1. Uncertain.

2. Inconstant (Proverbs 23:5).

3. Unsatisfying (Ecclesiastes 1:8; Ecclesiastes 4:8).

4. Dangerous (1 Timothy 6:10).

5. Momentary (Luke 12:20).

(Bp. Beveridge.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

WEB: Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.




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