Scripture to Read: 1 Corinthians 10:24
When we have a Christlike mindset, we think and act differently than when we have a fleshly mindset. God reminds us of this fact in Romans 8:5–8, “For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, 7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, 8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” The Christians in Corinth had their minds set more on the flesh than on the Spirit. God had Paul write in 1 Corinthians 10:24, “Let no one seek his own good, but that of his neighbor.” God has always called every one of His children to a life of self-denial, to willingly crucify ourselves, and submit to His Holy Spirit within us. God had Paul write it this way in Romans 15:1–2, “Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.” The way we think sets our lives on a course that honors our Lord God Almighty and leads us to serve others or our mindset can lead us down a path that simply satisfies ourselves—we must choose wisely.
Challenge & Application
What does self-denial look like for you, and how are you practicing it daily in your walk with Christ?
How are you honoring our Lord each day, and how are you serving Him by serving others?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!