Our minds are pretty amazing.
Here are just a few interesting facts about the brain and how we think.
I've been reading books and Scripture about how important it is to keep our minds steadfast on the Lord. I am learning that we need to continually seek to have the mind of Christ in order to live for Him...but first we need to know what that is.
"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus"... Philippians 2:5
Having the mind of Christ means sharing the
plan, purpose, and perspective of Christ, and it is something that all
believers possess.
Sometimes we may think we aren't worthy or able to have the mind of Christ. But the Bible speaks clearly that that's not the case.
“For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:16
In the verses leading up to 1 Corinthians 2:16, we note some truths concerning the mind of Christ:
1) The mind of Christ stands in sharp contrast to the wisdom of man (verses 5-6).
2) The mind of Christ involves wisdom from God, once hidden but now revealed (verse 7).
3) The mind of Christ is given to believers through the Spirit of God (verses 10-12).
4) The mind of Christ cannot be understood by those without the Spirit (verse 14).
5) The mind of Christ gives believers discernment in spiritual matters (verse 15).
In order to have the mind of Christ,
1) The mind of Christ stands in sharp contrast to the wisdom of man (verses 5-6).
2) The mind of Christ involves wisdom from God, once hidden but now revealed (verse 7).
3) The mind of Christ is given to believers through the Spirit of God (verses 10-12).
4) The mind of Christ cannot be understood by those without the Spirit (verse 14).
5) The mind of Christ gives believers discernment in spiritual matters (verse 15).
In order to have the mind of Christ,
- One must have saving faith in Christ (John 1:12; 1 John 5:12).
- After salvation, the believer lives a life under God’s influence. The Holy Spirit indwells and enlightens the believer, infusing him with wisdom—the mind of Christ.
- The believer bears a responsibility to yield to the Spirit’s leading (Ephesians 4:30) and to allow the Spirit to transform and renew his mind (Romans 12:1-2).
- Discipline yourself to spend time in the Word with the guidance of the Holy Spirit to safeguard the renewal of your mind. Because it won’t happen overnight (your existing patterns developed over many years!), patience and practice are required to consistently walk in God’s principles.
May God's children
"...keep in perfect peace
those whose minds that are steadfast,
because they trust in You."
those whose minds that are steadfast,
because they trust in You."
Isaiah 26:3
“The heart is more deceitful than all else
ReplyDeleteAnd is desperately sick;
Who can understand it?" - Jeremiah 17:9
You are so right, it is so important to use our MINDS, and to use them correctly! I was very encouraged by your post!
If you'd like, I'd love for you to link up at my NEW Saturday Link-Up, just launched today! :D It's called Recommendation Saturday, and you can find it here: http://reneweddaily.com
Blessings to You! <3 Shelly
Thanks, Shelly for stopping by. I will try to stop over at your blog, as well. Hope you have had a wonderful weekend!
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