(Daily insight)
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. In order for us not to conform to the patterns of this world, we have to understand the mind of Christ. Only then will we be able to (test) and (approve) what His good, pleasing and perfect will is.... He provides us with information about His good, pleasing and perfect will in the B-I-B-L-E. We must test our thoughts, actions and words against the mind of Christ (daily) to see if He approves it. If our thoughts aren't in alignment with His perfect will, it's our job to cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalt itself against the knowledge of God, and bring into captivity every thought (actions, behavior, words), to the obedience of Christ.
Our thoughts will eventually become our actions and words. As a man thinketh so is he. If you plant a apple seed, you are going to grow apples. You can't feed yourself corruption then expect to produce Godly fruits. Read Galatians 5:19-21 to learn more about the sinful nature. The bible says that the sinful nature is obvious; it's not hard to understand. You have to make a choice to give up the world's patterns and stop living by their standard. Take time to review the fruits of the spirit Galatians 5:22-24. Proverbs teaches that the prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Are you going to stop conforming to the world's pattern? Or Will you be like the simple and pay the penalty? It's your choice! God doesn't force His will onto people, but (for me and my house), we are going to serve the Lord with our whole heart. Take refuge in God!
(Prayer) Lord lead us down the path of righteousness for your name sake, Amen
(Faith Confession) I do not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. My delight is in the law of the Lord.
SN: In Feb I taught a lesson on "The Mind of Christ" here's the link if you'd like to listen for more insight http://www.buzzsprout.com/
Enjoy your day,
Amanda
www.amandasunshinewilliams.com
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