Gift of a Sound Mind
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but (He has given us a spirit) of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control. 2 Tim 1:7
And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind (having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude, and put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God's image, (Godlike) in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:23-24
And they came to Jesus and looked intently and searchingly at the man who had been a demoniac, sitting there, clothed and in his right mind, (the same man who had had the legion of demons)... Mark 5:15
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard you hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7
Protect Your Mind
Your mind is storage house for your life experiences. These experiences can be real or fantasy. Your mind stores all images and information given to you by your five senses. I give you free choice. What will you store in your mind?
Protect your mind with purity and love. Do not dishonor me by dancing with the subtle and crafty images and stylings of the devil.
Your soul is mind, emotions and will. Is your soul at peace? Where is your soul peace when images of impurity are rampant and uncontrolled in your mind? Do not accept into your mind the images and activities of sin. Run from sin. Run from the tickling your senses with the impurity of the world. Sin causes pain, unrest, uncontrollable appetites that can not be satisfied.
How you use your time determines the experiences your mind will absorb. Spend your time in my love by enjoying and thinking on the good, kind and pure things in life. You shall live one day at a time in power and in love and in a sound mind when you trust in and have confidence in me.
The choice is yours-- walk in the renewing of your mind according to my precepts or walk according to the precepts of the world.
