The brokenness of this world is all around us in every sphere of our lives. We are constantly living in tension, if not all-out war with this reality. Paul recognizes the fight that we’re in and wants us to understand that while that fight rages here on earth, what happens here on earth is just a fraction of what really matters. In truth, our biggest priority shouldn’t revolve around the temporary things of this world, even the good things. Instead, we should set our hearts and minds on things much bigger, eternal things. And the church is central to that strategy.