"For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is
life and peace." Romans 8:6

Death and life! For the Believer -- once we were dead in our trespasses, but
now we are alive in Christ! We are indwelt by the Holy Spirit therefore
Romans 8:12 states,
"So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live
according to the flesh."

The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 12:2 (you all know the whole of this
verse so well),
"...be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."

Today I would like us to look at some Scripture pertaining to spiritual
mindedness. 1 Corinthians 2:11-12 tells us:
"...Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God.
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is
from God, that we might know the things freely given to us by God."
(Read Verses 11-16)

Philippians 2:5-8 is a passage that we have looked into with humility in
mind, but it is an admonishment to us to be Christ minded. Vs 5 says,
"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus."

*In our spiritual mindedness, we are to be wise in our thoughts as the
following verses indicate:
"I thought about my ways,
And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
I made haste, and did not delay
To keep Your commandments." Psalm 119:59-60

"The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful." Proverbs 12:5

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is
right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if
there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind
dwell on these things." Philippians 4:8

Here are a few other things for the Believer to ponder in mind and heart:
*God chastens those He loves with a divine purpose in mind.
"So you should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the
Lord your God chastens you." Deuteronomy 8:5
"...He disciplines us for our good, that we many share His holiness."
Hebrews 12:10

*Consider the blessing of God's providence (God's care):
"Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for
consider what great things He has done for you." 1 Samuel 12:24

* Consider how God speaks to us through lessons of nature concerning our
physical needs:
"Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap,
nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not
worth much more than they?" Matthew 6:26
"And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field
grow; they do not toil nor do they spin,
yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself
like one of these." Matthew 6:28-29

*Consider the matchless life of Christ (For the world is hostile
Believers!):
"For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinner against Himself,
so that you may not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12:3

These are but a few of God's many blessings, let us meditate on the
goodness of the Lord and all that He has done. In doing so, we will keep
our eyes focused on the One who is Truth and Life!

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Thy sight,
O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19.14

All praise to our Heavenly Father; Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior; and our
Precious Holy Spirit now and always! Amen