A New Mind
This week in my quiet time I was blown away by something Paul said in his letter to the Romans:
“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” Romans 8:5-8
Notice that a mind set on the flesh or the world only leads to death. But a mind set on the Spirit brings life and peace. We as believers are called to actively set our minds on Christ and the things that please Him.Simply put, a mind that is set on ungodly things cannot please God.
If we truly want to overcome the sin in our life the battle begins in the mind. Our thought life is a battle field and we have to live like everyday is an assault on our Christian lives. Set your mind on Christ and pursue an intimate relationship with Him. This is the key to victory.
May 21st, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Nathan,
That is a powerful key to win the battle of sin.
May 23rd, 2007 at 7:34 pm
Very true. Daniel and I have both been reminded in our time with the Lord that a christian with mere moral religion feels constantly defeated from trying to live the Christian life in his own power. He focuses on what not to do. Religion is only about results, reputation, and rules. We cannot please God in the flesh like that. But pursuing a relationship with Christ instead of religion, that is the key, like you said. It sets our mind on things above, on Him. Thanks for sharing. Praying for you today.
June 1st, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Sorry I missed your call the other day. Hope to hear from you soon.