The fallen human mind is at odds with God’s thinking because of its internal nature. But it has the capacity to know God and be transformed and restored by him.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
The human mind is the seat of reason and decision-making
Job 12:1-3 See also 1Ch 17:2; 2Ch 7:11; Ne 5:7; Ps 19:14; 49:3; Pr 15:28; 19:21; Ecc 2:3; 8:16; Da 4:16; 5:12; 7:1; Ro 10:10; 14:5; 1Co 14:14-15; 1Pe 1:13; Rev 17:9
The fallen human mind
The human mind is fatally flawed by sin Jer 17:9 Also see: Ge 6:5; 8:21; 2Ch 12:14; Ps 5:9; 64:6; 73:7; Isa 32:6; Jer 17:1; Ro 8:5-8; Eph 4:17-18
Even the fallen mind can know something of God through creation Ro 1:19-20
The fallen mind tends to confuse the Creator with his creation Isa 44:16-18 Also see: Ro 1:21-25
Consequences of the human mind’s sinfulness
Sinful attitudes lead to sinful words and actions Mt 15:19 Mk 7:21-22 Also see: Ro 1:28-32; Eph 4:17-19; Col 2:18; 1Ti 6:5; 2Ti 3:8
Sinfulness leads to death Ro 2:5 See also Ro 6:23; Col 1:21
Doubt and instability Jas 1:6-8
God can change the attitudes of the sinful human mind
The mind can be convicted of sin Ps 51:3 Also see: 1Ki 2:44; Jn 16:8-11
The mind can be changed 1Th 1:9 Also see: 2Ch 32:26; Job 42:6; Ps 119:36; Ac 2:37; 26:17-18
It is God who enlightens the mind 2Co 4:6 Also see: Deut 29:4 God may withhold understanding; 1Sa 10:9; Job 38:36; Isa 32:4; Jer 24:7; 31:33; 32:39; Eze 11:19; 18:31; 36:26-27; Ro 2:4; 2Co 3:14
It is God who renews the human mind
Ps 51:10 Also see: Tit 3:3-7
The renewed mind of the believer
Ro 12:1-2
Renewal brings knowledge of God Col 1:9-10
Renewal brings peace Php 4:7 Also see: Isa 26:3
Renewal leads to obedience Ro 8:5 Also see: Ro 7:25; 12:1-2; Col 1:10; 3:1-2; 1Pe 1:13; Heb 8:10; 10:16; Jer 31:33
The believer’s mind needs growth and renewal 2Co 11:3 Also see: Ro 7:22-23; Eph 1:17; Col 1:9
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.
