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What Is The Mind of Christ? 5 Ways to Keep Spiritually Minded

8/11/2011

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For to be carnally minded is 
death; but to be spiritually 
minded is life and peace. 

Romans 8:6  


Is it just me or have you also noticed that keeping your head and heart in the right place is real work? It takes a deliberate effort to maintain a godly perspective in a negative world. I'm not just talking about having a positive attitude; I mean being spiritually minded.

We're all born with a natural, carnal mind that tends to be focused on 3 things: I, me and mine. From birth it's all about us and what we want. As babies, we cried to get attention. As children and teens we whined to get what we wanted. As adults we've mastered all kinds of techniques to ultimately get our way, haven't we?

The spiritual mind is the exact opposite. It is others focused starting with pleasing God first. Jesus said about himself, "For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me." (John 6:38)

What is the mind of Christ? Consider this:

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. (Philippians 2:3-8)

Having the mind of Christ involves abandoning my own will and ego, putting others' needs ahead of my own, and humbling myself to serve even to the point of great personal sacrifice. Talk about a tall order! But that's exactly what Jesus Christ, the great King of Glory did for us.

Here's where the rubber meets the road: Husbands, how are we serving our wives? Are we putting their needs – physical and emotional - above our own? Wives, are you truly honoring your husband the way the Bible describes? Do you think he feels it? Having the mind of Christ should start at home!

If you're a church leader, are you doing everything you can to promote others, or is it all about you and your ministry? What are you doing so that others will increase and you will decrease?

5 Ways To Keep Spiritually Minded

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1. Read & Study the Scriptures
That sounds like no-brainer, yet on an average week, how often do we read the Bible? Most will admit "not very". It's easy to say we're too busy...except we somehow seem to have time for TV, Facebook, romance novels, etc. If we don't get into the Word of God, the Word of God won't be getting in to us! Let's not forget that Christ was the Word made flesh...
(John 1:1-14)

2. Pray In The Spirit
Jude writes, But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
(Jude 1:20-21). The value of praying in the Spirit is incalculable. I write more about praying in the Holy Ghost here.  See Rom. 8:26-27 

3. Meditate upon the Word
Learn to go beyond just reading the scriptures. Meditate upon them, let the words of Christ sink into you. Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. (1 Timothy 4:15)

4. Fellowship with other Believers
Being with other like minded souls is a real morale boost and facilitates iron sharpening iron.

5. Share the Word
Teach a Bible Study to someone! It's one of the most amazing ways to learn the Word of God and become solid in what you believe. Start with a simple, free topical Bible Study and share it with a friend. Then watch what happens to you!

We'll never get the mind of Christ by accident. It takes deliberate effort. But read the top verse again and remember the benefits of being spiritually minded: life and peace!
14 Comments
Wanjiru
11/17/2013 01:24:13 am

That's really cool. I just completed my high school education and am at home. I'm just realising the importance of building a God-capacity in me. Thanks

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lucinda
3/6/2014 07:58:46 pm

love this!!

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shaneka link
5/15/2014 12:20:37 am

There is power in the name of Jesus

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very short but to the point. Love it.
11/28/2014 06:15:50 am

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shaneka link
11/28/2014 12:09:36 pm

I must admit you truly have to keep your mind on Christ because the devil is trying to keep you in a state of mind that will cause you to miss out on what god has for your life . I've been having a battle with my state of mind that has been here and there but I know I can do all things through Christ that strengthen me. Please women and men of god don't give up you are more than conquers

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Jesus is God
2/12/2017 11:47:57 am

Stay connected to God and the things of God and don't be moved for nobody or anything it's not worth missing heaven. Don't let YOU get in the way of you and heaven.

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TSHEPHO link
7/6/2015 04:44:12 am

IM HAPPY TO SHARE THIS TO U GUYS ITS BETTER TO START READING A BIBLE ONCE A DAY TO BE SPIRITUALY UP LIFTED SO THAT U WILL KNOW HOW HE OPARATE.

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Jesus is God
2/12/2017 11:51:50 am

Yes, but also set a side time to really study, worship/praise, pray/ interceed, witness-being about your heavenly Father's business!

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Henry Njogu
10/30/2016 11:37:51 pm

Good one. Shalom

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I enjoyed your article in reference to The 5 ways to keep spiritually minded. I agree that the 5 essentials you mentioned are absolutely necessary to maintain a spiritual mind. Thanks for the valuable information and for your obedience to the prompting t
11/14/2016 10:15:28 pm

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Deborah
3/10/2017 12:49:30 am

You are blessed!

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Anniestevenson link
11/28/2017 07:28:51 am

Real helpful

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Peculiar
8/6/2018 11:23:29 pm

Wow I love this. Thank you so much

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Susan Collins link
9/30/2019 07:05:13 pm

Excellent.
The Scripture chosen is tremendous.
And your five tips for studying and imbibing the Spirit are so fine too.
And, not to mention how growing from self love, - to love for our brothers, - and the universe is the answer! And of course GOD, also.

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