"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Rom 12:2 ESV
The link between our belief and our behavior is key in our walk in purity. The road to growing in the Christian life is paved with the command 'repent and believe'. As the Spirit illuminates the Scriptures and we realize a truth we've neglected or lie that we have believed in, we must repent and either embrace the truth of reject the lie. To aid in the renewal of our minds, Scripture must saturate . not just for learning, but for transforming. The best way that we are open to such renewal in through memorization and meditation on God's word.
In adding value to this blog site, there will be Scripture memory verses added on a regular basis. In the battle for a pure mind, we must Train Our Thoughts By Thinking New Thoughts. That means we must think about the truths of Scripture and then "let the word of Christ dwell in you richly," (Col 3;16 ESV). We must chew on or think about Scripture. By doing this we are replacing sinful thoughts and loving God with our minds. We allow His word to truly be our delight, guide and source of comfort and strength.
Write these steps down:
The R.E.V.I.E.W. Method
Record the verse on a card
Express it aloud 10 times. Work on not looking for 10 more times.
Visualize what this verse is about. (Draw a simple picture if you need to
Internally think through this verse. (Try asking 10 questions about it and then answer them.)
Emphasis key words
Write it out from memory at the end of the day.
First Ten verse for 2014! comeback frequently to see the Cornerman Commentary on them.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. --Psalm 51:10
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. --Matthew 5:8
For
this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from
sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body
in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who
do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this
matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told
you beforehand and solemnly warned you. For God has not called us for
impurity, but in holiness. --1 Thess 4:3-7
For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. --2 Cor 7:10
Draw
near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you
sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. --James4:8
Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. --Ps 116:7
My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. --Pr 1:10
Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. --Pr 26:11
For
I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have
the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.
--Rom 7:18
But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. --James 1:14
