The Battleground – The Mind

Anchor scripture 

2 Corinthians 10:5

⁃ ”For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God 

⁃ for pulling down strongholds, 

⁃ casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, 

⁃ bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,“

The mind and thoughts

⁃ The mind is a powerful asset that brings about transformation. 

⁃ God can transmit His thoughts into your mind. The renewed mind has the the ability to receive thoughts from God 

⁃ Your thoughts have power. 

⁃ Thoughts in line with the Word of God will protect you—spirit, soul and body. 

⁃ Negative thoughts will cost you dearly in the same areas.

⁃ It may not seem like it, but when it comes to the thoughts we think—we have a choice.

⁃ Thoughts can come into your mind from all sides, but you can choose what will stay and what you will cast out.

Types of mind conditions and the effects of their thoughts 

1. the anxious mind

Philippians 4:6-7

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus

2. The reprobate mind 

⁃ Romans 1:19-26

⁃ all inappropriate behaviors and perversions is because of a debased and reprobate mind.

3. The carnal mind 

⁃ Romans 8:6-10 

⁃ To be carnally minded is death (incapacitated)

”Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.“

Romans 8:5-8 NIV

4. The accurate mind – the state of the mind that the Holy Spirit can work upon and light up for God’s purpose and to think the thoughts of God. 

⁃ 2 Timothy 1:8

For God has not given us the spirit of fear but of love, power and a sound mind.

What is sound mind ( Greek – a mind that is under your control) 

⁃ when ever you are in a situation where your mind seeks to control you and your actions, you are under the influence of devils 

 – The characteristics of an accurate mind is that it is sound 

⁃ your mind is under your control 

Satan plans to dominate your thoughts so that his will can be done through you. 

He can have power over you when he has power over your mind. 

As a child of God you must be mindful of the thoughts that are stirred up in up your mind. 

2 Corinthians 10;4-5

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds,

Prayer:

Psalm 139:23-24

“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”

⁃ Lord i submit my mind to your influence that i may experience transformation in my life…

⁃ Lord i want to reason with you, help me to renew my mind so i can reason with you. 

Shalom. Rev. Ron.