Take Every Thought Captive To Christ

2 Corinthians 10:4-5
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,

We have an enemy whom Christ has defeated and therefore is simply trying to seduce or deceive us to believe and act upon what he wants us to believe. Christians need to learn that every thought, idea, or suggestion, contrary to God’s way of thinking that comes to your mind based on things happening around you in the natural is from the enemy. If he can get you to take these thoughts, he can seduce you or deceive you into obeying your feelings or your flesh and defeat you. If you want to win in life, you must learn how to win the battle of the mind.

The devil through outward circumstances will suggest things for you to do that will get your mind on thoughts that will lead you astray. Many never even realize it is happening, and next thing you know they are depressed, fearful, angry, or frustrated. It all began with a thought, an idea, or a suggestion from a very subtle deceiver who knows how to take advantage of our thought life. That is why the above scripture teaches us there is a battle for our mind, but we have powerful weapons that will work if we use them. Our primary weapons are the Words of God.

To win this battle you must do three things. Identify these wrong thoughts, then quench them by turning your attention to God’s Truth, and then take it captive by speaking God’s Word. In doing this consistently you will change your thoughts to God’s thoughts. When you do your actions will follow in line with who God made you to be, for thoughts precede actions. When you win the battle of the mind, you win in life, walking out what God has for you.

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