The Things We Think

Text scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5   Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

1. God never tells us to do anything He does not give us the ability to do – EVER

2. Last week talked about the fact that we choose good over evil –

Only two choices Good or evil:

 Deuteronomy 30:19
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

     

3. Last wk question asked about keeping line of thought while in prayer etc.
4. The fact is it is possible – our text says so! – we have to believe what Word says is true – take it as true – no matter what circumstances, your friends, your family, or anybody else tells you.

·        We need to start believing what God says instead of what the devil says –

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

• Always know that no matter what’s happening in your life right at the moment God’s Word is always true

5. Don’t believe it’s not possible to control what you think – God says it is! - its simple not easy!

6. When we slip up and think the wrong thoughts or negative (toxic) our brain actually emits a poison into our body. – This is not what God wants for you and me. (His kids) - 2 Timothy 1:7  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

7.     Don’t get down on yourself for this or any other thing we do wrong – do your best to make the    correction and go on in God (God sees your heart) (we all are responsible for what we know and the revelation we have) 

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit

Ehp 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 

·         Paul says – if you don’t get anything else, GET THIS!

·         Wiles = Greek word “methodia” translated means “cunning” “crafty”, - comes from a root word “hodiu” which can be translated to journey on or road

·         Paul is saying here that the only road or access that Satan has to you is through our mind!

·         God has already told us that He has given us the ability to make choices – He wants you to make good choices.

About what we think – what we think about is what we do

Deuteronomy 30:19  I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

2 Timothy 1:7  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

How do we take control of what we think?

1. God says to think more like Him  -  Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God

Meditate on Word – mull it over, kick it around in your mind, your cunning and craftiness, use your roadway to access The Mind Of God – make the choice to do so!

   

2. Think about the right things on purpose -  2 Tim 6:11  But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness   Phil. 4:8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things  
   
• Follow after the things in vs. 2 Tim. 6:11 - righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness (meekness = power under control / example of horses, Harley story)