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“To be Spiritually Minded…” Romans 8: 6

“To be Spiritually Minded. . . ” o “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. ” (Romans 8: 5 -6 NKJV) o Developing the proper mindset can ensure that we will be doing the things that are pleasing God.

“To be Spiritually Minded…” o This hour we are going to consider the proper mindset that we as Christians should have. • What are some things that should characterize the proper mindset of the Christian?

“To be Spiritually Minded…” o Philippians 1: 27, We should have a mind that will not accept error. o What is involved in “striving” for the faith of the gospel? ØLearning the truth ØHolding fast to the truth ØDefending the truth o We must learn and put to practice the truth revealed to us from God’s Word - and then try to correct those who are in error. (1 Corinthians 15: 1 -2, 2 Timothy 2: 24 -26)

“To be Spiritually Minded…” o Philippians 2: 1 -3, We should have a mindset that is humble and lowly. o “Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. ” (Romans 12: 16 NKJV)

“To be Spiritually Minded…” o Philippians 2: 3 -4, We should have a mind that genuinely cares for others. • Philippians 2: 5 -11, This attitude is best exemplified in Christ

“To be Spiritually Minded…” o Philippians 3: 12 -14, Our mind should be set on pressing forward right to the very end! o Philippians 1: 3 -11, These brethren were doing well spiritually, but they could still do better! o “…till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4: 13 NKJV)

“To be Spiritually Minded…” o Philippians 4: 6 -9, We CAN obtain a mind that is at peace – Not filled with anxiety. ØWe are to be prayerful (Verses 6 -7) ØWe must meditate on the right things (Verse 8) ØWe must DO what is right (Verse 9)

The Lord is Searching Your Mind! o “I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings. ” (Jeremiah 17: 10 NKJV) o “I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. ” (Revelation 2: 23 NKJV)

The Lord is Searching Your Mind! o Are we pressing on diligently? o Are we genuinely concerned for others and their welfare? o Do we embrace a lowly and humble attitude? o Do we have a mind that will not accept error? o We CAN obtain a mind that is at peace, free from anxiety! Ø 1 Peter 3: 21 -22, Philippians 4: 6 -9

“To be Spiritually Minded is Life and Peace” Romans 8: 6