In the world but not of it
Soul Snack 97/10 ... Victory
The heavens do not function the same as the earth.
There is a complete disparity between this earth and the heavens.
Heaven's purity is in direct conflict with the earth's presence. In fact, things that the world holds dear, heaven doesn't hold at all. (In heaven the world's riches are simply God's constructions materials ... see Rev 21:21)
That which is desired by earth, is rejected by heaven.
That which is honored by earth, is dishonored by heaven.
That which is claimed by earth, is released by heaven.
Heaven and earth pursue two opposite paths, only one can be correct.
The things of this world are always fleeting and failing, the things of His world aren't.
When I am in this world but not of this world, I have overcome the false promises of earth, for the true pleasures of heaven.