“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
Our thoughts have been separated and taken captive; our sources have been identified, and now we need to make them obedient.
How do we make our thoughts become obedient to Christ, by receiving a thought makeover.
- Transformation
- Giving control to the Spirit
- Renewal
How do we transform our thoughts? We don’t God does. “But let God change you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2- We cannot do it on our own, although we try.
How does God change the way we think? He fills us with the Holy Spirit who takes over control.
“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things (thoughts in the flesh), but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. (Thoughts in and from the Spirit) So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” Romans 8:5
It is then through the Holy Spirit’s control that we are able to renew our thoughts by placing them under the authority and compliance of Christ’s laws and commands, or in other words obedience.
“Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” Ephesians 4:23
Without transformation, the Spirit’s control, and renewal our thoughts will stay in the flesh and eventually will lead us into death.
Prayer: Lord transform, control and renew our thoughts. We want our thoughts to please You. Amen
