The fallen human mind is at odds with God’s thinking because of its internal orientation. But it has the capacity to know God and be transformed and restored by him.
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 See also Ro 1:28-32; Eph 4:17-19; Col 2:18; 1Ti 6:5; 2Ti 3:8
Sinfulness leads to death Ro 2:5 Also see: 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 See also Dt 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.
