2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV)
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to
the flesh.
The battle
ground is within our minds.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in
God (the Bible) for pulling down strongholds,
The
enemy has to convince you that you are under his control. This is called
a stronghold in the Bible. A stronghold is a lie. We
are to use God's Word to destroy the enemy's lies.
5 casting down arguments and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God (the Bible),
bringing every thought into captivity to
the obedience of Christ,
Every
thought matters. Every mind needs a bouncer at the door.
Philippians
4:4-8 (NKJV)
4 Rejoice in the Lord
always. Again I will say, rejoice!
We are suppose
to rejoice when we don't feel like it.
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by
prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made
known to God;
We don't
have to ask God 500 times. We find out if it is God's will in the Bible,
and then ask Him for it. Then, believe that He has answered our request.
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus.
This is the
bouncer that I was talking about. Here are the things that we allow into
our minds.
8 Finally, brethren,
whatever
things are true,
(bounce out
lies)
whatever
things are noble,
whatever
things are just,
whatever things are pure,
whatever
things are lovely,
whatever
things are of good report,
(bounce out
bad reports)
if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate
on these things.
If we fill
our minds with these things, evil things will not be able to get in.
Keith Moore,
Faith Life Church
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