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Philippians 3:20 - Live As Your Citizenship Is In Heaven.

Philippians 3:20 (NIV) But our citizenship 
is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior 
from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 

INTRODUCTION

The Christian needs a constant awareness of 
the fact that he is a citizen of heaven. 
Attachment to ones country leads him to be loyal to 
it. Wherever he may be living he will conduct 
himself in a way that will honor the good name of 
his country. Keeping in mind the kind of life we 
expect to live in heaven, serves to guide us in our 
life on earth. The purity, humility, gentleness, 
and love we anticipate experiencing in the life 
to come may be demonstrated here below. Our 
actions should disclose that we are citizens of 
heaven. Our association with others should make 
heaven attractive to them Those who eagerly 
await His coming will desire to prepare for that 
event (cf. on 1 John 1:3). They will feel that 
earthly affairs are of little importance, since the 
scenes of this earth will soon close. They will 
live above the world, constantly desiring the 
Lords appearing. [SDA Bible Commentary] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   I became a naturalized American citizen 
in 1996. To become a citizen, I completed two 
important steps. First, I studied for and passed a 
forty-question multiple-choice test about American history 
and government. Second, after successfully 
passing the examination, I attended an event to be 
sworn in as a new citizen. During this oath-taking 
ceremony, I renounced any allegiance to a foreign 
country (in my case, the Philippines) and promised 
to always defend the government of the United 
States. 
   Years ago, as a young teenager, I became 
a born-again Christian. After confessing Jesus 
as my Lord and Savior, I acquired a new 
citizenship - a heavenly citizenship. I cannot help but 
see a similarity between the steps I took to 
become an American citizen and the steps I take to 
be a responsible citizen of heaven. 
   I must diligently study Jesus's Words to 
learn about Him and the history of God's people, 
as well as understand and obey His laws and 
commands. 
   As a Christian, I have also had to give 
up any sinful habits that are not in conformity 
with the nature of Jesus. To continually engage 
in a sinful practice is like maintaining 
allegiance with my old world. But that's not what I 
want anymore - I want my lifestyle, actions, and 
words to truly reflect my loyalty to Jesus. Though 
I live in this world, I can be encouraged by 
remembering that my true home - my real citizenship - 
lies with Jesus and His heavenly kingdom. 
Jennifer Anne F. Messing 
   Faith Step: Ask for Jesus's help to give 
up any worldly desires and for His forgiveness 
for any wrongdoings. Aim to positively represent 
your heavenly citizenship everywhere you go. 
[Mornings With Jesus 2024 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Philippians 3:20, 21 - Live As Your 
Citizenship Is In Heaven. 

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20161205-1032.html 

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