Set Your Mind

“... that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Col. 2:2-3

The apostle Paul cautioned believers to maintain their spiritual walk by setting their minds on Jesus Christ, not the actions and material possessions of those around them. In the book of Romans, he tells us to set our minds on the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:6

In Philippians, he admonishes us to think on things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good repute, excellent, and worthy of praise. Phil 4:8-9


And in Colossians, he says, “Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Col 3:2

Paul knew the power of the mind - he knew how easily we can be encouraged by our thoughts or, if left unguarded, how quickly our minds can be drawn aside by vain philosophies, doubts, and fears. That is one reason he admonishes us to think on the things of God. When we set our minds on Christ, we learn to view life as God does.

When temptation comes, we can view it in light of the cross and God’s eternal forgiveness. When fear strikes, we can reckon it powerless before an all-powerful God. And when anger, jealousy, or envy try to cloud our hopes, we can turn to Jesus and know that our lives are hidden in Him and that He has a plan for us.