We may live in a world full of evil and conflict, but our true battle isn’t waged in the world itself. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. We would do well to fill our minds with such things.Ħ. So it would seem logical to connect all things that are righteous and pure as being of Christ. After all, truth and virtue are found through Christ. We should mentally engage ourselves with what is truthful and noble, in order to inform our actions accordingly. But it is no less pertinent, as it addresses the mindset of the Christian directly. It feels like a summary of a larger endorsement.
It’s notable that this comes at the end of a longer passage. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV Life - which is a gift from God - is therefore expressed with appropriate sobriety and grace.ĥ.
Hope is foremost in the thoughts of the Christian - hope of the coming glory. In preparing our minds for receiving the grace of God, this verse asks us to be sober and level-headed, not excited or unjustifiably passionate. “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:13 ESV We are asked to love as He loved, to do as He did.Ĥ. In this sense, the verse implores us to be Christ-like in our regard for each other. The Mind of the Lord, and the Mind of His FollowerĪ Christian who is sound of mind follows the law of God but also tries to emulate the nature of Jesus Christ our Lord. Having an reminder or mindset as Jesus will lead us in the right direction and actions for ourselves and towards others as well. Like those really popular WWJD (What Would Jesus Do ) bracelets. When having the same mindset as Jesus Christ, I believe it really changes how you think, act and do. “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:5 NIV God’s relationship with you should be the model of your relationship with othersģ. Similarly, in Colossians, we are implored to set our minds to a higher standard than the one set here on earth. It is only with this mind that we will be able to understand God’s will. To do this requires a particular mind - one which is given to the Word and Spirit of the Lord. There is always a higher-order towards which to aspire and model one’s life upon. God implores the faithful not to be distracted or tempted to live life according to the rules or way of the earthly world. When your mind is occupied with the trials, tribulations, and fashions of everyday life, more often than not, there is a risk that your thoughts are not your own. “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2 ESV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2 KJBĢ.
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