Friday, October 21, 2016

Renewing Your Mind

Brothers and sisters, remember that we are in a war between the thought patterns of this present world and the mind of Jesus. The devil knows that if he can get a foothold on how you think and what you think about, he has gained an invaluable stronghold. Do not yield your mind as a tool for sin and the devil. Renew your mind and become more Christ-like. In the following verses you will find a blueprint on how to obtain the mind of Christ

"How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. And he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers." Psalm 1:1-3

"I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:1-2

"and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind," Ephesians 4:23

"Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation." Romans 12:16

"that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 15:6

"For through the grace given to me I say to every man among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith." Romans 12:3

"If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God." Colossians 3:1-3

"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2

"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. ... Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalms 23:1-3, 6

"The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart." Luke 6:45

"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Luke 12:34

"For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline." 2 Timothy 1:7

"for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light" Ephesians 5:8

"Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things." Philippians 4:8