Scripture to Read: Romans 7:6
We began to see yesterday how our sinful passions ruled us prior to us surrendering to Christ. Even though we have surrendered to Christ, there are still days that we feel like our sinful passions still rule over us. Hopefully, the Scriptures posted yesterday were helpful in knowing what we must do to overcome our sinful passions. The truths we need to remember as we face the spiritual battles each day are found in God’s Word. One of those great truths is that God lives in us through His Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 4:30). Because God’s Spirit lives in us, we have everything we need to live for God and to walk in obedience to God (2 Peter 1:3–4). Another great truth God gives us is that we receive His blessing and walk in purity as we walk in obedience to Him and His Word (Psalms 119:9, James 1:25). The battles we face all start in our minds. So, we must guard our minds by renewing them through God’s Holy Word (Psalms 119:11, Romans 12:1–2, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, Ephesians 4:23). When our minds are filled with the garbage of this world, we will stay focused on the garbage of this world. But, when our minds are filled with God’s Truth, our minds are renewed, and our focus remains on Him. God and His Word alone are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good repute, excellent, and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8), so that is where our minds must focus.
Challenge & Application
What did God teach you today about your sinful passions and the battles you face?
How are you learning to be renewed in your mind each day and walk in obedience to God and His Word?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!