Are You Out of Your Mind?

Not a very nice question for the PastorDude to ask you is it?  But it is one that every follower of Jesus should ask.  Because we are supposed to have the mind of Christ and that means we have to be out of our own minds. 

This week I was reading through Philippians 2:5-11Philippians 2:5-11
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5 and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought: d think the same way that Christ Jesus thought: Or “think the way you should because you belong to Christ Jesus.” ⁶ Christ was truly God. But he did not try to remain e remain: Or “become.” equal with God. ⁷ Instead he gave up everything f He gave up everything: Greek, “He emptied himself.” and became a slave, when he became like one of us. ⁸ Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died on a cross. ⁹ Then God gave Christ the highest place and honored his name above all others. ¹⁰ . So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. ¹¹ And to the glory of God the Father everyone will openly agree, “Jesus Christ is Lord!”

WP-Bible plugin and discovered another fabulous passaged dealing with the mind of Christ.  And for the past few weeks I have found passage after passage  dealing with this very important topic.  And that tells me that what is in our minds is a very big deal.  Jesus tells us that what is in our minds is just as important as what we do.   (Check out Matthew 5) 

Here is what I have learned about having the mind of Christ means.  The mind of Christ is a renewed mind.  (Romans 12:2Romans 12:2
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2 Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.

WP-Bible plugin)   The mind of Christ is a loving mind (Luke 10:27Luke 10:27
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27 a ; b . The man replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ They also say, ‘Love your neighbors as much as you love yourself.’ ”

WP-Bible plugin) The mind of Christ is a peaceful mind (Luke 12:29Luke 12:29
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29 Don't keep worrying about having something to eat or drink.

WP-Bible plugin)  It is a humble  (Romans 12:16Romans 12:16
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16 . Be friendly with everyone. Don't be proud and feel that you are smarter than others. Make friends with ordinary people. v Make friends with ordinary people: Or “Do ordinary jobs.”

WP-Bible plugin) and obedient to God’s commands.   (2 Corinthians 8:122 Corinthians 8:12
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12 It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

WP-Bible plugin)  The final thing I would share with you may be the most important.  A Christ filled mind is a mind that focuses on the things above. (Colossians 3:2Colossians 3:2
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2 Think about what is up there, not about what is here on earth.

WP-Bible plugin)    This last focus can help us right away – because if it is Godly – Christ thought about it and so can you!  Think about these things – “If it is true, honorable, just, pure, excellant, or praiseworthy – think about these things.  (Philippians 4:8Philippians 4:8
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8 Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

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The mind of Christ – the good news is, can also be yours. 

Blessings on the journey,

Your PastorDude – David