Thoughts Worth Thinking: Being Made New

“Be made new in the attitude of your minds.” Ephesians 4:23

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what
God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

CONFORM: to fit into a mold; make or become the same; to behave in a conventional way by accepting without question the customs, traditions and prevailing opinions of others.

TRANSFORM: to change the nature, character or personality.

Repent: Metanoia = change the way you think

Confess: Homologeo = say the same thing

WHEN I SAY WHAT GOD SAYS, I BEGIN TO THINK LIKE GOD THINKS

“Be made new” = renovate

RENOVATION begins with DEMOLITION

“Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery…
‘LORD, help!’ they cried in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom; He snapped their chains. Let them praise the LORD for His great love and for the wonderful things He has done for them. For He broke down their prison gates of bronze; He cut apart their bars of iron.” Psalm 107:10-16

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1

“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

God isn’t asking me to make a promise I cannot keep.

He is asking me to receive a promise only He can keep.