Thinking impacts behavior. For the believer, renewal of the mind allows us to see ourselves from God’s vantage point. It enables us to discern the gracious character of all life and thus to discern the work of the Holy Spirit in our physical bodies. The indwelling Spirit can provide the supernatural resources needed to serve the King effectively, empowering us to “prove what the will of God is”.
Commentary from, “You are Gifted”, Bible study by Ken Hemphill.
Christians must guard against being conformed to the values of the present age, which tell us life is really about us. It convinces us we are number one and the present life is all that counts. But we are kingdom citizens.
The only solution to the constant pressure to conform to the world is to be “transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2).
Commentary from, “You Are Gifted”, Bible study by Ken Hemphill.
As Christians our bodies are separated unto the Lord, and we no longer make claims as to how or when or where we serve. As living sacrifices we can no longer ignore the King’s desires with the excuse that “my time” is precious to me. All that we are is placed at His disposal.
Commentary from, “You Are Gifted”, Bible study by Ken Hemphill.
A not-so-subtle barb toward those in the early church who had no doubt about their self-ordained elevated status-they considered themselves to be highly spiritual. But Paul attacked the basis of their claims and established a new criterion for proving oneself to be spiritual – love.
Commentary from, You Are Gifted, Bible study by Ken Hemphill.
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