January 31, 2021 | Pastor Nathan Elms
So, How's That Working For You? | Part 4
“Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2 (NLT)
WHY I MUST MANAGE MY MIND?
• BECAUSE my thoughts control my life! Proverbs 4:23 (TEV)
• BECAUSE my mind is the battleground for sin Romans 7:22-23 (LB)
• BECAUSE it’s the key to peace and happiness Romans 8:6 (NLT)
3 DAILY CHOICES I MUST MAKE TO MANAGE MY MIND
1) I MUST FEED MY MIND WITH TRUTH
Matthew 4:4 (NLT)
WHEN SHOULD I FEED MY MIND WITH GOD’S TRUTH? - ALL THE TIME!
Psalm 119:147 (NLT)
Psalm 119:97
Psalm 16:7(CEV)
Psalm 119:95 (NLT)
2) I MUST FREE MY MIND FROM DESTRUCTIVE THOUGHTS
3 Enemies battle against the truth & my best intentions:
• THE 1ST ENEMY OF MY MIND: MY OLD NATURE
Romans 7:23 (NAB)
Romans 8:5 (NLT)
• THE 2ND ENEMY OF MY MIND: SATAN
2 Corinthians 2:11
• THE 3RD ENEMY OF MY MIND: THE WORLD’S VALUES
1 John 2:16 (KJV)
How to Fight:
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
A “STRONGHOLD”: a lie that I believe
Psalm 119:112 (CEV)
3) I MUST FOCUS MY MIND ON THE RIGHT THINGS
• THINK ABOUT JESUS
2 Timothy 2:8 (CEV)
Hebrews 12:3 (NCV)
• THINK ABOUT OTHERS
Philippians 2:4 (LB)
Hebrews 10:24 (NCV)
• THINK ABOUT ETERNITY
Colossians 3:2 (NLT)
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
