“Mind Wisdom” - Proverbs 22:17-21
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
1. Worshiping through the ways we think.
“To make you know what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?” (v.21)
“To present your bodies as a living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 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.” (Romans 12:1a-2)
“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” (Romans 8:5-8)
2. Being transformed in the train of thought.
“Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.” (v.17-18)
a. Intuitive thinking
b. Conceptual thinking
3. Training the minds with God’s holiness.
“That your trust may be in the Lord, I have made them known to you today, even to you.” (v.19)
“I think, therefore I am.” (Rene Descartes)
“Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” (Hebrews 3:1)
