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Oct 1, 2010 · Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 Topic: Life of the Mind. A violent battle is raging around us twenty-four hours per day. In 1965, Donald Grey Barnhouse wrote a book about it called The Invisible War. It is the battle for your mind, and that battle is vicious. It is intense. It is unrelenting, and it is unfair because Satan never plays fair.
- Romans 12:2. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
- Philippians 4:8. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
- 2 Timothy 1:7. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Read Chapter All Versions.
- Jeremiah 33:3. 3 ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Read Chapter All Versions.
- Romans 12:2 ESV / 2,414 helpful votes. 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.
- Philippians 4:8 ESV / 2,204 helpful votes. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
- Isaiah 26:3 ESV / 1,721 helpful votes. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 ESV / 1,289 helpful votes. For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
15 Bible Verses about Mind Battles. Most Relevant Verses. 1 Peter 1:13. Verse Concepts. Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5. Verse Concepts.
- 2 Corinthians 11:14. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
- Deuteronomy 28:7. 7 The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
- Ephesians 6:11. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
- Ephesians 6:12. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
But if we know the battle is spiritual and we have the victory on the winning side, we can go to God with the thoughts that counter his truth and leave them with him. For instance, Jesus “disarmed the powers and authorities,” making a public mockery of them (Col. 2:15).
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Sep 10, 2021 · The battle for our thoughts is no doubt a reality and crucial to the victorious life of every individual. Taking our thoughts captive and making them obedient to God is a vital practice in the life of every Christ follower. But if we stop there, I believe we have missed THE ROOT of our struggle.
