RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY, 15TH SEPTEMBER.
LET THE WORD CONTROL YOUR VALUES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace (Romans 8:6).
When the Bible talks about the carnal mind, it doesnβt mean a sinful mind per se, even though the carnal mind is prone to sin. A carnal mind means a mind thatβs ordinary; of mere human understanding; just normal human life
The person whoβs carnally-minded, even though heβs born again, reasons and acts like the natural man. He lives according to the senses. Heβs more attuned to, and concerned about the things of the flesh. The Word and the spiritual realities of the Kingdom hardly get his attention.
Now, the Bible tells us that to live that way is enmity against God (Romans 8:7); meaning that the carnal Christian walks at cross-purposes with God. Heβs not ruled by or subject to the Word of God; a state that leads to deathβseparation from everything gracious and divine! Why in the world should anyone live at such a base level?
Be Spirit-ruled and Word-governed. Refuse to be stirred by and attracted to fleshly things. The Bible says, ββ¦they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the fleshβ¦β (Romans 8:5). What are the things that stir you up? Remember, where a manβs treasure is, there will his heart be also.
Youβre after the Spirit if your affection time and energies are focused on things pertaining to Christ, His Gospel, and the eternal life that Heβs given us. So, let the Word of God control your values, ideas, opinions, choices and decisions.
CONFESSION
Iβm not moved by what I feel, see or perceive through the senses! Iβm born again and full of the Holy Ghost, with the very life of Christ in me. Therefore, Iβm not ordinary! My mind and affections are set on the Lord and things pertaining to Christ, His Gospel, and eternal Kingdom. Blessed be God!
FURTHER STUDY
1 John 2:15-17; Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:1-2
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Galatians 1:1-24; Ecclesiastes 9-12
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:63-71; 2 Samuel 3-4
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