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What is the result of setting your mind on the flesh?
What is the result of setting your mind on the flesh?
- It brings life and peace.
- It creates a sense of community.
- It leads to spiritual awakening.
- It results in death. (correct)
What does transforming and renewing your mind help you to do?
What does transforming and renewing your mind help you to do?
- Suppress your emotions.
- Ignore personal issues.
- Prove the will of God. (correct)
- Conform to societal standards.
Which statement is true regarding thoughts and feelings?
Which statement is true regarding thoughts and feelings?
- Feelings dictate what you think.
- Your feelings usually follow what your mind focuses on. (correct)
- Thoughts have no influence on feelings.
- Thinking and feeling are completely independent processes.
What can happen if you do not actively set your mind?
What can happen if you do not actively set your mind?
What is your primary indicator of truth in your everyday experience?
What is your primary indicator of truth in your everyday experience?
Flashcards
Setting the Mind
Setting the Mind
The ability to consciously direct your thoughts to something specific, even if it's not what you're currently feeling.
Feelings follow focus
Feelings follow focus
When you focus on something, your feelings often follow, even if the situation doesn't logically warrant those feelings.
Uncontrolled mind
Uncontrolled mind
If you don't consciously choose what to think about, your mind will wander, often to negative or distracting thoughts.
Thought replacement
Thought replacement
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Setting your mind on Christ
Setting your mind on Christ
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Feelings are not facts
Feelings are not facts
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Beliefs shape feelings
Beliefs shape feelings
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Faulty beliefs lead to negative actions
Faulty beliefs lead to negative actions
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Replacing faulty beliefs with God's truth
Replacing faulty beliefs with God's truth
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Action aligns with belief
Action aligns with belief
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Walking by faith, not by sight
Walking by faith, not by sight
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Set your mind on things above
Set your mind on things above
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Transformation through God's truth
Transformation through God's truth
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Study Notes
Setting the Mind - Feelings Are Not Facts
- Feelings are not facts; beliefs determine what we consider facts.
- Feelings are either experienced or not. Beliefs dictate truth or falsehood, not feelings.
- Feelings are indicators of beliefs, not truth.
- Identifying faulty beliefs and replacing them with scriptural truth can change feelings.
- Scriptural truth is the basis for accurate beliefs.
- Feelings can be controlled by identifying and replacing underlying beliefs.
Setting Your Mind on Things Above
- Seek things above, not earthly things, as Christ is your life.
- A mind focused on worldly things leads to death, while a spiritual mind brings life and peace.
- Present your body as a living sacrifice and be transformed by renewing your mind to understand God's will.
- Warfare is spiritual, not physical, and involves capturing thoughts.
- Set your mind on Christ's love, power, sovereignty, and Christ as your life.
- A "truth struggle" is more appropriate than a power struggle with Satan.
Four Truths Concerning Setting the Mind
- You cannot focus on two things simultaneously.
- Feelings generally correspond to the mind's focus.
- If you don't control your mind, it will be controlled for you.
- Replace negative/unwanted thoughts with positive/desirable ones.
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Explore the importance of distinguishing between feelings and beliefs based on scriptural truth. Learn how setting your mind on spiritual principles can transform your emotions and thoughts. This quiz guides you through identifying faulty beliefs and focusing on Christ's teachings for a renewed perspective.
