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30th November Back to the Bible daily by disciple John
Romans 8:6-7 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
(The word Carnal means sin. )
We are going to continue considering the importance of the mind in the Bible and this text in Romans says that if we have a sinful mind, then this is death, because the sinful mind is enmity against God.
Many of us have got to work in companies which are not Christian, some of us have evil influences around us that put things in our minds that are not good. Those who are not working, are also influenced by television programmes which can put lust, hate, and covetousness in our minds by what we see and hear.
A survey by a Discipleship Journal, readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them:
1. Materialism.
2. Pride.
3. Self-centered.
4. Laziness.
5. Anger/Bitterness.
6. Sexual lust.
7. Envy.
8. Gluttony.
9. Lying.
Survey respondents noted temptations were more potent when they had neglected their time with God (81 percent) and when they were physically tired (57 percent). Resisting temptation was accomplished by prayer (84 percent), avoiding compromising situations (76 percent), Bible study (66 percent), and being accountable to someone (52 percent).
Prayer: Thank you again our Father God for speaking to us about our minds which we want you to take over completely as we submit our lives to you that your will be done and your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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