In a world full of distractions and temptations, it’s essential to focus on our faith and values. The Scriptures remind us of the importance of living for God and aligning our lives with His will, instead of getting caught up in the fleeting pursuits of this world. These verses serve as powerful guides, encouraging us to prioritize our relationship with God above all else.
As we delve into these 30 Bible verses, let their messages inspire and motivate you to live a life that reflects your commitment to God. Each verse encapsulates the essence of discipleship, urging us to seek the eternal and to embrace a lifestyle that honors our Creator over worldly desires.
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ…
Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.
Then Jesus told his disciples, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?
And he said to them, Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.
Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God…
And he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age…
For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God…
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance.
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction…
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable…
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight…
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness…
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Famous and Strong Quotes about living for god not the world
Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you will get neither.
The man who would truly know God must give time to Him.
Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn’t.
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.
Devotion Beyond the Temporal
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts full of gratitude, seeking to live our lives fully devoted to You and not to the distractions of this world. Help us to understand the fleeting nature of earthly desires and to find our true fulfillment in Your love and purpose.
Guide our steps as we navigate daily challenges, reminding us to keep our eyes fixed on You. Strengthen our resolve to pursue righteousness and to reflect Your light in all that we do. May our actions inspire others to seek Your Kingdom and to desire a deeper relationship with You.
Grant us wisdom to discern what is aligned with Your will and courage to resist the temptations that seek to lead us astray. Fill our hearts with compassion, urging us to serve those around us, sharing Your grace and message of hope.
As we aim to live for You, may our lives be a testament to Your greatness, shining brightly amidst uncertainty. Thank You for Your constant guidance and love, which sustains us every day.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.