1. A longing for heaven is an indicator of genuine salvation.
Luke 12:34
2. A longing for heaven produces Christian character.
Titus 2:11-14
3. A longing for heaven brings joy and comfort in trials.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
4. A longing for heaven is a preservative against sin.
Romans 8:5-8
5. A longing for heaven is a catalyst for spiritual service.
Matthew 6:19-20
6. A longing for heaven honors God above all else.
Isaiah 66:1
7. A longing for Heaven indicates that we see the world as God sees it – in bondage to sin, in rebellion against God, and under the power of the evil one.
1 John 5:19
8. A longing for heaven demonstrates that we want to see clearly.
1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 John 3:2
9. A longing for heaven indicates that our hope is grounded in biblical truth.
John 14:1-3
10. A longing for heaven shows where our true citizenship can be found.
Philippians 3:17-21