The last section of chapter one in the book, THE MIND OF CHRIST, is about the practical development if the mind of Christ. The author says, throughout the process of learning to think the thoughts of Christ, our mind will progressively assume the qualities of His mind. Below is a guide to the kind of outlook we will have if we develop these qualities. Start now trying to affirm the numbered propositions. Adjectives followed by indications of continuing growth. ALIVE 1. My conscience always responds quickly to the Holy Spirit. 2. I am becoming more conscious of God throughout the day. PEACEFUL 3. The joy and peace of Christ are replacing fleshly toys and mental conflicts. 4. I accept the circumstances of my life as being a tool of God. SINGLE MINDED 5. I always consult The Lord when I make a decision. 6. I am learning new things about The Lord regularly that strengthen and confirm the earlier, basic concepts I started with. LOWLY 7. I am growing more humble before God and before others. 8. I am growing less ambitious for self, more ambitious for the kingdom. PURE 9. I interpret my circumstances in the realization that God is always with me. 10. I know that God works every day, and I recognize the hand of God in my life quickly. 11. I am developing a stronger desire not to sin. RESPONSIVE 12. I am growing in my thirst for God. 13. I am growing in my faith in God. 14. I respond immediately when God speaks to me. 15. I read and memorize the bible. 16. I spend time in prayer daily. The book asks a great question; What do you do with those propositions you cannot now affirm? YOU DO NOTHING! Only God can change you. God is more anxious for you to have the mind of Christ than you are. All we have to do is let God know that we are willing to let Him change us and He will. Why would He do that? Because it is His will to do so! We are to obey these commands: • Set our minds • Renew our mind • Gird up our mind By doing these things we at imitating the mind of Christ. If you are obeying the scriptures, which shows us six qualities of our mind, then we will be alive, peaceful, single-minded, lowly, pure, and responsive. Through His word, His works, His grace, and His spirit, I will have the mind of Christ and will grow in it. I love the list above because it is a measuring stick for where we are in our walk with Christ. I hope each of you have a fantastic weekend!
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:15:30 +0000
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