THE MIND OF CHRIST

 

Saturday, June 24, 2023

 

THE MIND OF CHRIST

 

1 Cor 2:14-16

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. KJV

 

          When you pray, do you offer God handy suggestions as to how to proceed with the answer? When you are confused by God’s behavior, would you like to sit down and teach Him a more acceptable way to behave? When God says He loves you but your circumstances contradict Him, do you wish for a consultation with Him so that you can give Him good advice? If these questions seem foolish to you, then you are beginning to understand verse 16. “Who knows the plans and purposes of God so that he may instruct Him?”

 

Isa 40:12-13

12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?

13 Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? KJV

 

          Paul said “But [yet] we have the mind of Christ.” We have been given the Spirit who guides us, explains God’s ways to us, and helps us to either understand them or accept them. In fact, that is the sense of the word “receiveth” in First Corinthians 2:14. The word means “to accept” or to agree to. The un-spiritual person does not have the Spirit to help him understand. So, he rejects those things. Even those who are “spiritual” find God’s ways and purposes confusing.

 

1 Cor 13:12

12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. KJV

 

Dear Lord, give us a clearer understanding of the Scriptures. AMEN