The word mind appears 95 times in the original King James Bible translation. Many of these references appear in the New Testament. The Greek word noús is the God-given capacity of each person to think. This is where the concept of reason is derived, the mental capacity to exercise reflective thinking. Thus, as an individual reads the Bible for the first time, the idea of an invisible supernatural force may be difficult to grasp.
But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters], 1 Corinthians 2:14.
The apostle Paul addresses this struggle in the passage above. Today, agnostics, atheists and scientists reject initial thoughts of the Spirit of God. To intellects, taught to expand their mind with natural and worldly ideology, biblical teachings seem absurd, foolish and illogical. While debating, discussing and sharing the good news about Jesus to educated men, Paul came to the conclusion that many were incapable of understanding spiritual truths. These stubborn souls are blinded by minds steeped in age old traditions.
But the spiritual man [the spiritually mature Christian] judges all things [questions, examines and applies what the Holy Spirit reveals], yet is himself judged by no one [the unbeliever cannot judge and understand the believer’s spiritual nature]. 16 For who has known the mind and purposes of the Lord, so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ [to be guided by His thoughts and purposes], 1 Corinthians 2:15-16.
In May of 2008, Hollywood released Indiana Jones and the Kingdom Crystal Skull. This film is based upon gnosis, the knowledge of spiritual mysteries. After a pursuit for an ancient crystal skull, the climax reveals that knowledge belongs to aliens, higher beings beyond earth. You don’t have to see this movie to be informed. Rather, the passage above unlocks the secret to this life. The Holy Ghost, an invisible counselor guides those who place their faith and trust in Jesus, Romans 10:9-10. When you let God in, the Holy Spirit opens your mind to spiritual truths once hidden by a sinful nature. May this blog inspire you to develop a Christ like mind.
by Jay Mankus
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