29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. Romans 1:28-32New International Version (NIV)Ģ8 Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. Psalm 139:23-24New International Version (NIV)Ģ4 See if there is any offensive way in me,Īnd lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 179:23-24 and Romans 1:28-32 teaches us that surrendering our thought lies to God is just a means to more consistent victory it is the safeguard against fully being given over to a deprived mind. In this verse the Hebrew word for keep is najar which means to guard, protect, keep want to denote guarding a vineyard or fortress. Here is the good news we have one who is willing and able if we also set commands in Him. What you and I need is a watchman sitting guard on the walls of our mind. Our knowledge will not keep us protected. Phrase 1: “You will keep.” Satan is cunning. Isaiah 26:3New International Version (NIV) In the next chapter we look at the Greek meaning in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. In this chapter we will explore the Hebrew meanings in Isaiah 26:3. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Mark 4:15New International Version (NIV)ġ5 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown.
We must use scripture to win on the battlefield called the mind. Clearly Satan engages us at the point of our thought lives. One example of this is in the parable of the soils: Jesus said Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in some people. Many events and passages of Scripture demonstrate that Satan deals directly with the human mind.
A quick word from beth moore how to#
1) Research the concept of the steadfast mind from Scripture, 2) Illustrate with a five step process how to develop a steadfast mind, and 3) Learn to apply the five-step process to virtually any stronghold.įew biblical subjects are more controversial than spiritual warfare and the battlefield of the mind.
Through the Holy Spirit if we pray we will be able to accomplish 3 primary goals in this section of study. When we offer a trusting heart and an honest, open mind to God, renewal is on its way. Only a trusting heart will approach God honestly with the secret struggles of the mind. Notice in Isaiah 26:3 the inclusion of trust in the life of one who possesses a steadfast mind. We win freedom on the battlefield of the mind. Isaiah 43:2-3New International Version (NIV)įreedom from strongholds is a serious business.
A quick word from beth moore free#
What could be a greater portrait of genuine freedom? To be truly free is to know God and believe him, glorify God, find satisfaction in God, experience God’s peace, and experience God presence. Can you imagine it? Living fully the life of God intends. The country whose inhabitants share a common trait-all enjoy the presence of the king.
Benefit 5 points us to the wonderful hallmark of our destination: The land where we become a display of His splendor. Not the end, but the beginning of a grander, fuller walk with God. We draw near the grand climax of our journey.