Our Mind is God’s Enemy!

The carnal mind is at enmity with God!

1.     God says we are to, “Rejoice in Him always”:  Our mind says, “I will rejoice when I feel like it.”

2.     God says that whatever we eat or drink should be done to glorify Him

 (1 Corinthians 10:31). The mind says, “If I like it or want it, I’ll eat it.” What a tremendous change would take place in many people’s eating habits if diets were controlled by that which would give glory to God!

3.     God says that if we think another person has done wrong, we should first go to that person and discuss their acts with them. The mind says, “Quick, find someone and tell them what you have just heard.” (Matt. 18)

4.     God says to honor those who have rule over us. The mind says, “I’ll honor them if they are in my political party, and if I like them and if I agree with what they do.” (Roman 13)

5.     God says to thank Him for everything. (Eph.5:20) The mind says, “I’ll thank Him for whatever I like and complain about whatever I don’t like.”

6.     God says, “Fear not.” The mind causes most people to be afraid, dozens of times a day, about things that never happen. But the mind says, “Well, they might happen.”

7.     God says He will work everything for our good (Romans 8:28), and in the same chapter He lists some of the things He will use for our good:  tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, sword, death, life, angels, principalities, powers, things present (which would include everything), things to come (eliminating the need to be afraid), height, depth, and other creatures (things).  The mind says, “I don’t believe it.”

8.     God says, “Love others—even your enemies.” The mind says, “I will love t hose I like.”

9.     God says, “Don’t covet.” The mind says, “Ridiculous. How can I keep from wanting something that I want?”       -Merlin Carothers (What's On Your Mind?)
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