DAD'S RAMBLINGS – The Same Mind
Romans 12:16
"Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, bur associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion."
A lot of relationship problems could be solved if we had the same mind toward one another. Being of the same mind does not mean we are cookie-cutter Christians, all thinking the same way. It does mean that we all think like Christ. In a parallel passage, Paul expands on what this mind is when he said, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus" who "made Himself of no reputation," but "humbled Himself" (Philippians 2:5-8). Jesus' mind was "not to be served but to serve" (Matthew 20:28). Many if not all contentions could be eliminated if I had this mind, instead of trying to exalt myself to build my own ego and reputation.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: To think like Jesus is to be humble and associate with the humble.
Have a "same mind" day. Love you.
Romans 12:16
"Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, bur associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion."
A lot of relationship problems could be solved if we had the same mind toward one another. Being of the same mind does not mean we are cookie-cutter Christians, all thinking the same way. It does mean that we all think like Christ. In a parallel passage, Paul expands on what this mind is when he said, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus" who "made Himself of no reputation," but "humbled Himself" (Philippians 2:5-8). Jesus' mind was "not to be served but to serve" (Matthew 20:28). Many if not all contentions could be eliminated if I had this mind, instead of trying to exalt myself to build my own ego and reputation.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: To think like Jesus is to be humble and associate with the humble.
Have a "same mind" day. Love you.
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