“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 10:5
Every sin we’ve ever committed had a common birthplace: the mind. Before a muscle moves or the mouth speaks a word, the mind formed a thought suggesting a course of action. Purity in thought, then, leads to purity in action.
Taking control over our thought life might seem difficult to do. Thoughts come at such rapid pace that it might seem overwhelming to control each one. The point, though, is not to be free of ungodly thoughts, but to control what we do with the thoughts we have–or rather, what the thoughts lead us to do. Next time you catch yourself doing something you knew you shouldn’t have, trace back to the thoughts that led to the action. How do those thoughts compare to God’s Word? Do your thoughts reveal a belief that you — or another — are someone other than God’s beloved child? Choose not to act on deceitful thoughts and embrace truth instead. Then you will be “transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2.
Thoughts come out because one is gifted with Brain. And one should learn how to control his/her thoughts by devotion. Only devotion can bring peace. Submit yourself to the Lord.
Well put. Submission to the Lord is critical to becoming more like Christ, which in turn means our thoughts becoming more like Christ’s thoughts.
You are right on TARGET! Great post~~ The mind of Christ is the key to life…know the Word of God!
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