Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not think too highly of yourselves. Truth to Learn Who we compare ourselves to affects what we think of ourselves. Behind the Words “Mind” is translated from...
Romans 11:34 – The Greatest Mind
"For who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has become His adviser?" Truth to Learn God is infinitely more intelligent and wise than we are; therefore, we have no reason to question his actions or plans. Behind the Words “Known” is from ginōskō, which means “to...
Romans 8:27 – Holy Intercessor
Now He who is searching the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit knows what to say and how to say it when He prays to the Father for us....
Romans 7:25 – He is Lord!
I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself truly serve the law of God, but with the flesh I serve the law of sin. Truth to Learn Submitting to the lordship of Jesus Christ is the only way to win the battle against...
1 Peter 4:2 – Stop That Lust
no longer to live the rest of his time in the flesh in the lusts of men, but in the will of God. Truth to Learn He suffered and died for us, let us suffer and live for Him. Behind the Words In the previous verse Peter told us...
Ephesians 4:23 – Christians Growing Young
and to be renewed in the spirit of your mind, Truth to Learn God expects us to use our mind to become more like Christ. Behind the Words “Be renewed” is translated from the Greek verb ananeoō, which appears nowhere else in the New Testament. It is made up...
Ephesians 4:17 – New Way of Living
Therefore, I say this, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk like the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Truth to Learn Don’t live your life like the unsaved people of this world. Behind the Words “Testify” is translated from marturomai,...
Ephesians 2:3 – Wrath Avoidance
among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. Truth to Learn Before we were saved we were destined for God’s wrath. Behind...
1 Corinthians 2:16 – Understanding God’s Wisdom
For "Who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. Truth to Learn Christians can understand the wisdom of God, with His help. Behind the Words “Known” is translated from ginōskō, which we saw back in verse fourteen. It...
Ephesians 4:23 – Christians Growing Young
and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, Truth to Learn God expects us to use our mind to become more like Christ. Behind the Words “Be renewed” is translated from the Greek verb ananeoō, which appears nowhere else in the New Testament. It is made up of ana,...