" My mind is the place of my intellect, reasoning, and intentions; my behavior begins in my mind, and my mind is where spiritual transformation happens " (Romans 12:2) 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.
" The object of my regular thinking will determine how my days, years, and ultimately my life plays out. Everything starts in the mind. "
" Too often, I simply don’t bother to ask for the Lord’s protection, direction, and oversight of my mind. From now on, I will do my best to start my day with a simple prayer: Jesus, by your Holy Spirit, keep my mind firmly set where you want it to be focused today. "
I agree with the author however if you are driving a car it's you who are responsible. See that's why he tells certain people on the day of judgment he doesn't know them. Yes pray but we have a responsibility also and we thank him for his mercy and grace. And this brings me to a very important way to control this. You filter what you put in. You see this is why I believe God forbid images. We are not under the law or we would have to be condemned. It's impossible for us to keep the law but for example if you were to look with the lust set on a woman wearing an inappropriate outfit your mind can go to the wrong place. And other things could lead you there. Yes you might see such an image in a magazine. You could even put it in your wallet. But when you physically look at it you might get the wrong thought. So this is where you need to train yourself in righteousness. You can do that with God's word. But you have to see the advantage in true righteousness. You have to learn to live holy because there's no other way. You can renew your mind one minute and be back at that wrong thought of lust in the next minute. You see why Jesus said just looking at a woman if it be a man you've already committed adultery with her in your heart. And you might look at it like pleasure. Is it really a pleasure what the outcome might be. This is why we have something called abortion.
You need to control your thoughts and make better decisions
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
2 Corinthians 10: 5
" Dismiss any thoughts that don’t align with the word of God ."
Some people don't smoke or find it easy to stop doing such filthy things. For some people it's so easy to overcome drinking or even smoking or even swearing. But many people have trouble because they're not doing something right. These things have become habits too many people. And in fact they might reason in their minds that they're only human and they're living a life. God's word tells us man will not live on bread and water alone but by Every Idle Word that precedes forth from the mouth of God. Unless we are forgiven God is going to hold us to an account. There will be a Judgment Day
We are human beings. God's word tells us when we are weak we are strong. The trials are valuable if we use them to learn by them. What are we really achieving in the end. I mean you can have 10 coffees a day and be wasted on caffeine and be miserable. But you can deny yourself and teach yourself to do what is good for your body instead of what is bad. You know Jesus said do not look back because a man who looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God. But humans are always doing this by artwork and even by photography and the media is full of imagery that you're putting in your mind. Especially if you're watching the news and putting in there wicked things. There are people that need to be doing these things because that's part of their job such as media or even people in authority. But just like junk food you have to control it. There is a way to overcome. We have Christ. But we too have a responsibility. I'm not saying we can't ask for help and pray. Just like if you take the name of God in vain it's a choice. It becomes a habit and so could lust. And the reason I am sharing this because I want Christians to learn to overcome. Why would you need to rebuke somebody? Because something is wrong and unjust. It goes against God. In essence you have to rebuke those thoughts of lust. You have to live in the spirit I agree. But if we don't learn how to do that we're going to be fumbling. Put your mind on things of God. I don't have a TV as I used to have prior. But the phone and all of the social media is even worse. If you don't start you will never get it. Sin starts in the mind. Stupidity starts in the mind. Evil starts in the mind. Not forgiving. Being selfish. Talking bad about other people. No wonder Christ said to deny yourselves as he did when he was in the desert. Deny yourself thoughts of lust. We can do it.
Now I'm going to sort of try to give you an analogy. The serpent tempted the first woman ever created by God. Your eyes will be opened like God if you just Taste of this tree. (eat of its fruits) Do it! It taste so good and it will fill you. God said do not touch this tree. A little taste couldn't hurt. I mean he was such a handsome Lucifer. Such a wonderful angel. Such a good-looking angel. Truly my friend. You see what happens. You just convinced yourself to disobey God. In an essence this is mind control. Sometimes even making you feel guilty for not obeying something that is wrong. The reason heaven is heaven it's because it's holy and not carnal. If one third of the Angels fell away and follow their Master Satan and they were created above human beings then you see it truly is his ways that is the right way. John 10:10 Now I know we have to seek his righteousness. We need his righteousness imputed on to us. None of us are perfect and even when we are born again we're not perfect. We are being perfected. 6:44 a.m. April 8th 2022.
Lean not on your own understanding. There is a way that seems right to a man or a woman but in the end it is the way of death. The wages of sin is death. Are you sure you believe in the son of God? Some people only know him by name but they don't really know him. They don't really listen to him but they think they do. To befriend the world will make you God's enemy. Well he told me to love my enemies. He didn't tell you to walk in the way they walk. The righteous will go on to eternal life and the unrighteous on to Eternal damnation. Every liar will have their part in the Lake of Fire. He has to be your lord and savior and your master. Not your friends and not the world and not lust.
Remember pride goes before a fall. What was found in Satan pride. Often we do things to get the attention or praise of humans. Christ told the religious elite they do things to be seen of men.
6:44 a.m. April 8th 2022.
RENEWING YOUR MIND
" My mind is the place of my intellect, reasoning, and intentions; my behavior begins in my mind, and my mind is where spiritual transformation happens " (Romans 12:2) 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.
" The object of my regular thinking will determine how my days, years, and ultimately my life plays out. Everything starts in the mind. "
" Too often, I simply don’t bother to ask for the Lord’s protection, direction, and oversight of my mind. From now on, I will do my best to start my day with a simple prayer: Jesus, by your Holy Spirit, keep my mind firmly set where you want it to be focused today. "
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I agree with the author however if you are driving a car it's you who are responsible. See that's why he tells certain people on the day of judgment he doesn't know them. Yes pray but we have a responsibility also and we thank him for his mercy and grace. And this brings me to a very important way to control this. You filter what you put in. You see this is why I believe God forbid images. We are not under the law or we would have to be condemned. It's impossible for us to keep the law but for example if you were to look with the lust set on a woman wearing an inappropriate outfit your mind can go to the wrong place. And other things could lead you there. Yes you might see such an image in a magazine. You could even put it in your wallet. But when you physically look at it you might get the wrong thought. So this is where you need to train yourself in righteousness. You can do that with God's word. But you have to see the advantage in true righteousness. You have to learn to live holy because there's no other way. You can renew your mind one minute and be back at that wrong thought of lust in the next minute. You see why Jesus said just looking at a woman if it be a man you've already committed adultery with her in your heart. And you might look at it like pleasure. Is it really a pleasure what the outcome might be. This is why we have something called abortion.
You need to control your thoughts and make better decisions
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
2 Corinthians 10: 5
" Dismiss any thoughts that don’t align with the word of God ."
Some people don't smoke or find it easy to stop doing such filthy things. For some people it's so easy to overcome drinking or even smoking or even swearing. But many people have trouble because they're not doing something right. These things have become habits too many people. And in fact they might reason in their minds that they're only human and they're living a life. God's word tells us man will not live on bread and water alone but by Every Idle Word that precedes forth from the mouth of God. Unless we are forgiven God is going to hold us to an account. There will be a Judgment Day
We are human beings. God's word tells us when we are weak we are strong. The trials are valuable if we use them to learn by them. What are we really achieving in the end. I mean you can have 10 coffees a day and be wasted on caffeine and be miserable. But you can deny yourself and teach yourself to do what is good for your body instead of what is bad. You know Jesus said do not look back because a man who looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God. But humans are always doing this by artwork and even by photography and the media is full of imagery that you're putting in your mind. Especially if you're watching the news and putting in there wicked things. There are people that need to be doing these things because that's part of their job such as media or even people in authority. But just like junk food you have to control it. There is a way to overcome. We have Christ. But we too have a responsibility. I'm not saying we can't ask for help and pray. Just like if you take the name of God in vain it's a choice. It becomes a habit and so could lust. And the reason I am sharing this because I want Christians to learn to overcome. Why would you need to rebuke somebody? Because something is wrong and unjust. It goes against God. In essence you have to rebuke those thoughts of lust. You have to live in the spirit I agree. But if we don't learn how to do that we're going to be fumbling. Put your mind on things of God. I don't have a TV as I used to have prior. But the phone and all of the social media is even worse. If you don't start you will never get it. Sin starts in the mind. Stupidity starts in the mind. Evil starts in the mind. Not forgiving. Being selfish. Talking bad about other people. No wonder Christ said to deny yourselves as he did when he was in the desert. Deny yourself thoughts of lust. We can do it.
Now I'm going to sort of try to give you an analogy. The serpent tempted the first woman ever created by God. Your eyes will be opened like God if you just Taste of this tree. (eat of its fruits) Do it! It taste so good and it will fill you. God said do not touch this tree. A little taste couldn't hurt. I mean he was such a handsome Lucifer. Such a wonderful angel. Such a good-looking angel. Truly my friend. You see what happens. You just convinced yourself to disobey God. In an essence this is mind control. Sometimes even making you feel guilty for not obeying something that is wrong. The reason heaven is heaven it's because it's holy and not carnal. If one third of the Angels fell away and follow their Master Satan and they were created above human beings then you see it truly is his ways that is the right way. John 10:10 Now I know we have to seek his righteousness. We need his righteousness imputed on to us. None of us are perfect and even when we are born again we're not perfect. We are being perfected. 6:44 a.m. April 8th 2022.
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After Notes:
Lean not on your own understanding. There is a way that seems right to a man or a woman but in the end it is the way of death. The wages of sin is death. Are you sure you believe in the son of God? Some people only know him by name but they don't really know him. They don't really listen to him but they think they do. To befriend the world will make you God's enemy. Well he told me to love my enemies. He didn't tell you to walk in the way they walk. The righteous will go on to eternal life and the unrighteous on to Eternal damnation. Every liar will have their part in the Lake of Fire. He has to be your lord and savior and your master. Not your friends and not the world and not lust.
Remember pride goes before a fall. What was found in Satan pride. Often we do things to get the attention or praise of humans. Christ told the religious elite they do things to be seen of men.