For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6
Where do you set your mind?
The things of this world?
Things like your bank account, career, and politics?
Or the things of the Spirit?
Things like love, joy, peace, and strength?
Romans 8:6 says death comes from setting your mind on the flesh.
Know why?
Because it’s never enough. Your bank account, expectations, and self-acceptance.
Assigning your mood to our sinful world brings disappointment.
Counting on this world to meet all your needs never lasts.
And these are just when times are good.
Imagine the death in your mind when things go south.
The chains that bind you when choosing the world over God.
Trading your soul for temporary pleasure, like drinking too much, drugs, or stealing.
Romans also says life comes from setting your mind on the Spirit.
Life and peace to be specific.
Why? God is life.
He brings you life.
Life in your mind when He give you HIs perfect peace.
Life in your heart when He gives you His unconditional love.
Life in your body when He gives you His never-ending strength.
Life in your relationships when you serve others more than yourself, modeling after Jesus.
Setting your mind means to focus intently on a goal or decide firmly to achieve something.
To purpose your mind.
What will you set your mind on today?
God’s peace or the absence of it will be your answer.
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