The Mind-1

What is it? The part of our being that controls our thought life and governs our actions (not brain).

Control of the mind is vital if a life is to be governed by God or Satan. It is the means that helps us to communicate. It belongs to the sphere of the soul.

When we are outside Christ our minds are unregenerate and need change, Col.1:21.

The end result of this state is death,Rom.8:6.

At repentance and rebirth our minds do not change automatically. We need transformation and renewal,

Rom.12:2.

How is it done? By submitting to the authority and leading of the Holy Spirit. By obedience that brings change, Rom 8:14.

By applying God's Word renewal is brought about to the mind, 1 Cor.2:16. Christ's thoughts enter our minds and become our thoughts. We change to conform to His character and be like Him, Phil.2:5.

However, we need to maintain this kind of mind,if it is to be kept pure, Phil.4:8-9.

We need to protect our minds. There is a daily assault upon our minds from Satan and the world, so we need to guard them, Phil.4:7.

A healthy mind is one that rests on God'd Word and puts its trust in Him, Is.26.:3-4.

The cleansing and renewal of the mind is a daily process and way of life, Eph.4:20-24.

God has provided protection for our minds, Ep.6:17.