Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Thursday, November 4, 2021
They must be made new in the force that drives your mind (Eph. 4:23).
We all need to ask ourselves: “How are the changes I am making to imitate Christ? Are they only superficial? Or am I becoming a Christian deep down? This is an important difference. In Matthew 12: 43-45, we find an example that Jesus gave that indicates what we should do. This example highlights a fundamental truth: it is not enough to eliminate bad thoughts; we must fill the void with thoughts that please God. Is it possible to change who we really are on the inside? God's Word responds: "You must put on the new personality that was created according to God's will in true righteousness and loyalty" (Eph. 4:24). As we can see, it is possible to make this change, but it is not easy. It is not enough to suppress bad desires and actions. We have to modify "the force that drives" our mind. This means changing our desires, tendencies, and motivations. To do this, you need to make a constant effort. w19.06 9-10 pars. 6, 7
How does Satan try to change our thinking?
Let us remember that Satan is determined to change our way of thinking. Use all kinds of reasoning to counteract the influence of the truth of God's Word.
Satan keeps asking the same kind of question that he asked Eve in the garden of Eden: "Is it really the case that God has said that ...?" (Gen. 3: 1). In the world he controls, we are often asked questions that could sow doubts in us, like these: “Is it true that God does not approve of same-sex marriage? Is it true that God does not allow you to celebrate Christmas and birthdays? Is it true that your God wants you to refuse blood transfusions? Is it true that a God of love forbids them to associate with their expelled loved ones?
a) What do we have to do when someone asks us questions with the intention of sowing doubts in our minds? b) According to Colossians 2: 6, 7, what will be the results if we act like this?
We must be convinced of what we believe. Questions left unanswered in our minds can turn into big doubts that end up distorting our thinking and ruining our faith. So what do we have to do? God's Word tells us to transform our minds so that we can see for ourselves what is “the good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Rom. 12: 2). Studying regularly will help us be sure that what we have learned in the Bible is the truth. Furthermore, we will be fully convinced that Jehovah's standards are correct. As a result, we will be like a tree with strong roots and we will be well rooted, “stabilized in the faith” (read Colossians 2: 6, 7).
What will help us counteract the toxic effects of Satan's world?
No one can stabilize us in faith; we must do it. Therefore, let us keep renewing the force that drives our mind. Let us continually pray to Jehovah and ask him to give us his spirit. Let us meditate deeply, always examining our way of thinking and our motives. Let's find good friends; Let's surround ourselves with people who help us transform our way of thinking. By doing all of this, we will counteract the toxic effects of Satan's world and tear down "reasonings and every lofty thing that rises up against the knowledge of God" (2 Cor. 10: 5).
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