<p>3:2 <em>Set your mind on the things that are above</em>- The same word is used in bidding us to &quot;Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ&quot; (Phil. 2:5); indeed, Paul uses the word seven times in Philippians. It is Christ who is &quot;above&quot; in that He has ascended to Heaven (:1); so the &quot;things&quot; in view are those of Christ, rather than spiritual, heavenly things generally.<br /><i><br /><em>Not on the things that are upon the earth</em></i>- Paul is repeating the great theme of Philippians, to set our mind on Christ rather than be of those who &quot;mind earthly things&quot; (Phil. 3:19). The appeals in Philippians to be of &quot;one mind&quot; refer to the need to all be focused upon the same mind- Christ. That is the basis of unity, rather than being uniform in all matters of doctrinal interpretation or living.</p>