… have the mind of Christ …
Philippians 2:5
Your mind is as valuable to God as your heart because you make decisions about how you will actually live with your mind.
While your heart determines how it want to live, it is your mind which sends impulses and messages to all the parts of your body, generating action.
We know many people who say, “They would love to ….”, but at the end of the day, they act differently.
In Romans 12:2, Paul encourages us, “To be transformed by the renewal of our minds so we might do what pleases God.”
If you read further in Philippians 2, particularly verses 6-8, you will see how Jesus’ mind worked. His only thought was to suffer because He loved us. A perfect melding of the mind and the heart.
The mind of Christ is developed through 5 particular activities: worship, prayer, Bible Study, Christian fellowship, and compassionate care.
Many Christians fail to develop the mind of Christ because they are self-absorbed and focused on so many different activities.
We frequently hear and say, ”If you put your mind to it, you can ….”!
Individuals have mastered physics, business management, shooting free throws, home decorating, how to make friends, and auto mechanics by simply putting their mind to it.
Yet, many of the same people will tell me that developing the mind of Christ is too much work. Phooey!
Developing the mind of Christ is no harder than developing any other skill-set or body of knowledge.
The heart that desires to develop the mind of Christ can, if it puts it mind to it.
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