The hope that Paul talks about is practical. Do you remember that our bodies are tools to honor the Lord and not an end in themselves. Are you investing in Heaven or are you spending everything you have on the things of this life. Some people say that some people are so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good. But that isn't true.
Some people are so self-righteous that they are no earthly good.
They are so wrapped up in religion or their own superiority that they become out of touch with everyone. A person who is truly heavenly minded is a person who working hard to make a difference because they are most aware of what is at stake.