Battle of the mind, overcoming the flesh

[Whyme]

1 Peter 4:4 Therefore, since Christ has [a]suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human lusts, but for the will of God.

7 The end of all things [f]is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of [g]prayer. 8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaint. 

Edited April 30, 2021 by Whyme

[Whyme]

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

[JohnR7]

On 4/29/2021 at 1:03 PM, Whyme said:

So how does one make their heart ready for the seed? Or does God do that?

Yes we need to allow God to circumcise our heart (Deut30:6). That means to yield to Him. Or as Jesus said: Thy will be done, Thy Kingdom come on Earth as in Heaven. At the tree of knowledge God told them not to eat of that tree. Yet Eve gave into the cunning of the Serpent. The knowledge they were not to partake of is what we call serpent talk. The desire to worship self and not God. The desire to draw attention to ourselves rather than to serve God and bring Him praise, honor and glory. 

In Heaven we always do the will of God. When Lucifer rebelled and did not do the will of God - he was thrown out of Heaven along with all that followed his rebellion. They then made a mess here on Earth but God is restoring all of that. We are a part of the problem or a part of the cure. We join the rebellion against God or are part of the restoration. It is never God's will for people to choose to rebel against Him. He is not divided against himself. Although people can be double minded and unstable. 

[JohnR7]

19 hours ago, Whyme said:

It must be what we learn when we read the scriptures and meditate on them.

Yes the Bible reveals the qualities that make up the mind of Christ. So many we could write a dictionary. There is kindness, courage, boldness, gentle, joyful, full of grace, healing, miracles, obedience. Just to name a few. 

[Duck]

We overcome the flesh, by reading The Bible (in context of course) 

 

[Whyme]

6 hours ago, Duck said:

We overcome the flesh, by reading The Bible (in context of course) 

 

That would be helpful yes. Thank you.

[Duck]

4 hours ago, Whyme said:

That would be helpful yes. Thank you.

 Haha

What I meant was, we shouldn’t allow ourselves to be distracted by other books.

I used to be, you see, and they were a waste of my time. I’m a woman of one book now :)

[Whyme]

2 hours ago, Duck said:

 Haha

What I meant was, we shouldn’t allow ourselves to be distracted by other books.

I used to be, you see, and they were a waste of my time. I’m a woman of one book now

I agree.

[Whyme]

1 minute ago, Josheb said:

What if other books are read without getting "distracted"? 

 

There are many books, and many errors i suspect. The bible is without error because we know it is inspired by God.. 

[Whyme]

1 minute ago, Josheb said:

Which does not in any way answer my question. Are you and I going to repeat the same failed pattern of discourse? Count me out. Just answer the question asked. 

 

What if other books are read without getting "distracted"? 

I guess you could read other books without becoming distracted. But how do you know you are not distracted by error? The bible's doctrine is error free.