Let this mind be in you

Title: Let this mind be in you

Scripture: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: – Philippians 2:5

With the mind we exercise the power of reason, conceive ideas and make judgment. It stores our intellect, as distinguished from emotion or will. Many Christians, however, respond as the world responds. Generally, the world’s approach to living is, “If it feels good, do it.We humans have the choice to have the mind of Christ. That means we have to develop the actions and deeds of humility and obedience to the Father. It’s hardly enough to say “be Christ-like” and leave it at that. We need to know: what constitutes Christ likeness; how do you do it; what does it look like when you’ve got it?

Jesus knew what the plan was with the father. He had confidence in the plan, and He agreed with it. He was willing to be obedient, to give up something He had and to become the sacrifice for sin. The purpose was to make it possible for humans to be in the family of God. In this course of action, Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death for our sakes. He had the choice, and He chose obedience to His Father. They were of one mind!

[pullquote] The Spiritual Man is one who has matured in his walk with God [/pullquote] There are many benefits to having the mind of Christ, “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:3). One is that we will come to “the full knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ” . Here are some others:

Peace. Romans 8:6 tells us that “to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
Increased intimacy with God. Isaiah 1:18 says that God wants us to come and reason with Him. He wants us to know His will for our lives (see Heb. 13:21).

Desire to live a life of obedience to Him. The psalmist asked God to give him understanding in keeping His laws and walking in His commandments so that he might “turn away…from looking at worthless things” (Ps. 119:33-37). Having any mind other than Christ’s causes us to live a life of disobedience and rebellion.

Consideration: “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:3-4). We tend to be greedy, self-centered, self-absorbed, dishonest and vain, looking out for ourselves and not so much for others. Loving our neighbor means looking out for their needs and treating them as we want to be treated (Matthew 7:12).
Cross-Bearing: Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2). If a Christian brother or sister is weighed down or menaced by some burden or threat, be alert to that and quickly do something to help. Don’t let them be crushed. Don’t let them be destroyed.

Let this mind be in you as it is in Christ.

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