If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Phil 1-2, 5
A Beautiful Mind, depicted a man who was deemed brilliant by the world’s standards. This man, Nash, was so exceptionally intelligent that it began to affect his mind and he became delusional, which started him on a path of false belief and ultimately he developed paranoia, which is an extreme and unreasonable suspicion of others and their motives. Having studied psychology, the human psyche is complex and difficult to understand, if there is no equal balance, like Nash, it can begin to affect our perception, and consequently, our entire belief system.
Here is this chapter, Paul encourages the Philippians, not only to have the spirit of unity and mutual concern for one another, but embrace the attitude of humility among them as Christ had shown them by example. He advised them to be of like minds because this was the only way to accomplish being on one accord. He also wanted them to have that one love, the thread that binds them together; to be of the same mindset, which was the mind of Christ.
Paul urged them to center their actions and their thoughts in pursuing the person and the power of Christ, which was important in their service, as well as staying focused, obedient and humble to what they had been taught; this would allow them less chance of straying, bickering, complaining, or murmuring. He wanted them to remember who Christ was and the humbled lifestyle He led and also who they were in Christ. One thing is clear; the Lord was and still remains mindful of us. As believers, we have to remain conscious to that fact, as well as being mindful of each other; it is important that we continuously seek to keep the mind of Christ. It is imperative to our well being; we must be determined to stay balanced and upright as God intended.
There are many distractions in the world today, distractions that the enemy has set up in order to affect our perception and our belief system. It is so important for us to have the mind, the knowledge, and the peace of Christ because without these, comes the discord of unity, love and fellowship. It’s hard to be respectful of one another and be on one accord and of one mind without them. We have to keep the same attitude and purpose of Christ in mind; it keeps us humble and keeps us balanced so that there is less chance of it affecting our perception during this journey. We stand the risk of losing sight and becoming distracted; swaying towards other doctrines and other teachings that appease us; soothe and self-medicate us, without keeping the mind of Christ. However, we can be sure to stay the course for this great gospel without wandering, if we do. When we understand that, we stand less chance of becoming delusional about His purpose and our purpose in Him.
Today, we want to stand on verse 5, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” A beautiful mind hardly seems fitting enough to describe the mind of Christ because there are many adjectives we could use… magnificent, glorious, brilliant, and even pleasing… all in all, the fact of the matter is simply, strive to have this mind!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
A Beautiful Mind, depicted a man who was deemed brilliant by the world’s standards. This man, Nash, was so exceptionally intelligent that it began to affect his mind and he became delusional, which started him on a path of false belief and ultimately he developed paranoia, which is an extreme and unreasonable suspicion of others and their motives. Having studied psychology, the human psyche is complex and difficult to understand, if there is no equal balance, like Nash, it can begin to affect our perception, and consequently, our entire belief system.
Here is this chapter, Paul encourages the Philippians, not only to have the spirit of unity and mutual concern for one another, but embrace the attitude of humility among them as Christ had shown them by example. He advised them to be of like minds because this was the only way to accomplish being on one accord. He also wanted them to have that one love, the thread that binds them together; to be of the same mindset, which was the mind of Christ.
Paul urged them to center their actions and their thoughts in pursuing the person and the power of Christ, which was important in their service, as well as staying focused, obedient and humble to what they had been taught; this would allow them less chance of straying, bickering, complaining, or murmuring. He wanted them to remember who Christ was and the humbled lifestyle He led and also who they were in Christ. One thing is clear; the Lord was and still remains mindful of us. As believers, we have to remain conscious to that fact, as well as being mindful of each other; it is important that we continuously seek to keep the mind of Christ. It is imperative to our well being; we must be determined to stay balanced and upright as God intended.
There are many distractions in the world today, distractions that the enemy has set up in order to affect our perception and our belief system. It is so important for us to have the mind, the knowledge, and the peace of Christ because without these, comes the discord of unity, love and fellowship. It’s hard to be respectful of one another and be on one accord and of one mind without them. We have to keep the same attitude and purpose of Christ in mind; it keeps us humble and keeps us balanced so that there is less chance of it affecting our perception during this journey. We stand the risk of losing sight and becoming distracted; swaying towards other doctrines and other teachings that appease us; soothe and self-medicate us, without keeping the mind of Christ. However, we can be sure to stay the course for this great gospel without wandering, if we do. When we understand that, we stand less chance of becoming delusional about His purpose and our purpose in Him.
Today, we want to stand on verse 5, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” A beautiful mind hardly seems fitting enough to describe the mind of Christ because there are many adjectives we could use… magnificent, glorious, brilliant, and even pleasing… all in all, the fact of the matter is simply, strive to have this mind!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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