090623 Think About Thinking
2 Corinthians 10:5
We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
Rob was teaching from Matthew 26 on Sunday, and had some interesting insight when he got to the part about Judas rebuking Mary for “wasting” expensive oil. And the John 12:6 clarifies that Judas wasn’t concerned for the poor; he loved money. Then, very next thing Judas does is to get money for giving up Jesus. He was focused on the money lost from the bottle of oil; all he was thinking about was money–what does he do when he learns that Jesus is sentenced to death? He tries to give the money back! And Rob said that Satan is more than happy to contribute to our delusions.
That is so true! Judas is focused on money; he doesn’t consider these thoughts “proud obstacles” and he doesn’t “capture” these “rebellious thoughts.” He just keeps thinking about money. Then, he snaps out of it when he realizes a innocent man is going to die. Satan must have been adding thoughts assuring him they were just going to make Jesus be quiet or leave town. And when the religious leaders don’t undo anything when he gives the money back, Judas is hopeless to the point of taking his own life.
There are 2 lessons in this. First, there are some sins you should just never ever commit. And second, don’t let your thoughts capture you, capture them instead. Compare my thoughts to scripture. Surely, Judas heard Jesus teach about money, surely, Judas knew the Rich Young Ruler’s problem. Instead, Judas go so far up into thinking about and loving money he was even susceptible to the Enemy making his delusions even more delusional.
Romans 12:2 ...Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Oh, Lord,
Don’t let me go off on thoughts that I should not be dwelling on. Help me think about what I’m thinking and compare it to what your Word says about it. Help me replace rebellious thoughts with your truth and wisdom & please change the way I think. I love your help, I love you & pray in your Name, Amen.
2 Corinthians 10:5
We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
Rob was teaching from Matthew 26 on Sunday, and had some interesting insight when he got to the part about Judas rebuking Mary for “wasting” expensive oil. And the John 12:6 clarifies that Judas wasn’t concerned for the poor; he loved money. Then, very next thing Judas does is to get money for giving up Jesus. He was focused on the money lost from the bottle of oil; all he was thinking about was money–what does he do when he learns that Jesus is sentenced to death? He tries to give the money back! And Rob said that Satan is more than happy to contribute to our delusions.
That is so true! Judas is focused on money; he doesn’t consider these thoughts “proud obstacles” and he doesn’t “capture” these “rebellious thoughts.” He just keeps thinking about money. Then, he snaps out of it when he realizes a innocent man is going to die. Satan must have been adding thoughts assuring him they were just going to make Jesus be quiet or leave town. And when the religious leaders don’t undo anything when he gives the money back, Judas is hopeless to the point of taking his own life.
There are 2 lessons in this. First, there are some sins you should just never ever commit. And second, don’t let your thoughts capture you, capture them instead. Compare my thoughts to scripture. Surely, Judas heard Jesus teach about money, surely, Judas knew the Rich Young Ruler’s problem. Instead, Judas go so far up into thinking about and loving money he was even susceptible to the Enemy making his delusions even more delusional.
Romans 12:2 ...Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Oh, Lord,
Don’t let me go off on thoughts that I should not be dwelling on. Help me think about what I’m thinking and compare it to what your Word says about it. Help me replace rebellious thoughts with your truth and wisdom & please change the way I think. I love your help, I love you & pray in your Name, Amen.
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