Should we focus on visible things or the things that are not seen?
We should focus on the things that are not seen, not on the things that are seen. The admonition says not to be concerned about the visible, but rather to look at the unseen. The visible world and its events are not where our attention belongs; the unseen realities are what we are to turn to.
Les explains that the world is rushing toward the time when the man of sin appears and brings a semblance of peace to the Middle East. While people wait for that peace, they forget the admonition that when these things come to pass, we should lift up our eyes because redemption is near. He points to exploding technology, global politics, global economics, and religions coming under one headship as signs the time is short. Then he returns to the verse: don't be concerned about the things seen, but look at the things not seen, because they are what we turn.
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Why should believers focus on unseen things rather than visible things?
Believers should not be concerned about the things that are seen, but should look at the things that are not seen, since those unseen things are the ones that endure.