The Mind and Thinking

Monday, May 18, 2009: Romans 12:3

For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
What is the Biblical measure of how highly you should think of yourself? Our faith is the measure of ourselves: but faith is belief in Christ Jesus, not our own ability!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009: Philippians 3:18–19

For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.
If you are not an enemy of Christ, how can you then walk as His enemy? We do so by NOT looking at Him but on the things of this world.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009: Philippians 2:5–8

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
How can the mind of Christ be in us? By taking the place of a servant, whatever the cost.

Thursday, May 21, 2009: Romans 12:2

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
What is the difference between transforming your mind and your body? The former passes the inspection of God; the latter, of men.

Friday, May 22, 2009: 2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Can you be of one mind with another if you are inflexible? NO.