Loving God With Our Minds
(a short overview)
 

1. Loving God with our mind - Luke 10:27

• Who must do this? (Is there anyone who doesn't have an obligation to do it?)
  
  
• How much of your mind?

2. The effect of sin on our minds - Romans 8:5-8

• How does sin control us (and our minds)?
  
  
• Describe the contrasts between the mind controlled by sin and the mind controlled by the Spirit.

3. We need "renewed" minds - Romans 12:1-2

• How?
  
  
• What are the results/benefits of a renewed mind?
  
  
• Note that the way we use our bodies must also be affected by God's mercy. In what ways?

4. False thinking needs "conquered" - 2 Corinthians 10:5

• What must we do? (Or: how must we do it?)
  
  
• Some of the Corinthians' false thinking, which needed to be "demolished" (using God's methods - v. 3-4) is mentioned in 1 & 2 Corinthians. Are you aware of any false thinking (in your own mind) that you must deal with? (What?)

5. We must think about good things - Philippians 4:8-9

• What are some things you can think about, that fit this description?
  
  
• Also, a good attitude to have toward other people is seen in Jesus' example - Philippians 2:1-11. What are some of the ways you can follow his example?

6. For further thinking ...

• What are some other verses you can find, which focus on this topic? How can you apply them to your life?

Dennis Hinks © 1999
041222