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2/21/2019

Guard The Purity of Your Mind

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:5-10
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Scripture Quote: “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.” Romans 8:5-6 (NIV)

When we came to Christ for salvation, we were given the gift of the Holy Spirit who set us free from sin and death. God sent Jesus to be our sin offering and to free us from our sinful nature. We must not continue to relish the things of the flesh that desires possessions pertaining to this present life. That is the mystery and the chore. We are able to seek the things of the Spirit since we have been redeemed from the influence of the carnal mind, but we still have to choose to do so, every minute of every day. Our free choice still exists to lead us to prioritize good or evil. And so the temptations to revert back to our former self will exist in our nature until we die.

We can avert regression, however, when we plant ourselves before the Lord through studying His Word and through continual prayer. His guidance in every circumstance will nurture our spiritual strength, which will enable us to discern His direction for us. If we cherish our relationship with Jesus, He will teach us how to deprive any evil desire of its power.

Today’s meditation: Communication with Christ is a lifestyle choice.

Memory Verse: “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Colossians 3:2 (NIV)

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Bio: Toni Smothers has written articles for “Total Health”, “Let’s Live”, “People In Action” and “The North American Mentor” magazines. She is a member of the Faithwriters.com writing community and was previously the editor for the teen section of their on-line magazine. She has written many programs, sermons, and skits and has edited several websites. Additionally, she has answered hundreds of questions for GotQuestions.org, a biblical resource site. Here is just one of their many testimonials: "Thank you for this insightful website! I was able to look up many questions I have asked over the years since becoming saved. The site is easy to navigate and gave me so much biblical background for answers that I feel my armor has been strengthened. You and your staff be encouraged to continue to speak the truth for God's glory." When Toni is not writing, she can usually be found cuddling with her 10 pound, furry, Morky muse, 'Sweet Pea.' Toni Smothers studied homeopathy extensively and became a proficient layman. She wrote about homeopathy for “Total Health” and “Let’s Live” magazines. Smothers describes her experience befriending a refugee family from Laos in her article published in the travel magazine, “People in Action.” Additionally, “American Mentor” magazine has published some of her poetry. Smothers drew upon her fun experiences as a youth pastor to provide the needed insight to function as the editor of the teen section of “Faithwriters” magazine and she is a member of the Faithwriters.com writer’s community.

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