Having Christ's Attitude to Temptation - Zac Poonen - July 30, 2011
http://rlcfchurch.org River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that living like Christ requires a continuous renewal of the mind, moving beyond merely being filled with the Holy Spirit. Paul stated that believers can have the mind of Christ, which is achieved by allowing the Holy Spirit to progressively change one's thought patterns. When facing temptation, one must consciously choose to think as Christ would, rather than thinking according to the ways of Adam, as this choice is what shapes one's life and character.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Holy Spirit dwelling in believersIn the old covenant sin was only covered, but Christ shed His blood so hearts could be cleansed and the Holy Spirit could dwell within us.John 7:38
We have the mind of ChristPaul states that we have the mind of Christ, which comes from walking with the Lord and allowing the Holy Spirit to renew our minds over time.1 Corinthians 2:16
Beginning with thinking as Jesus thoughtLiving as Jesus lived and fulfilling our appointed task requires us to first allow the Holy Spirit to change our way of thinking.
Fulfilling God's plan for your lifeGod has a specific plan for your life, and the only person who can mess it up is you, not demons or other people.
Transformation through the renewal of the mindTransformation into the likeness of Christ begins by not conforming to this world and allowing God to progressively renew our minds.Romans 12:2
The fork in the road during temptationEvery time we face temptation we have a choice to think like Christ thought or like the race of Adam thinks.
How we speak to loved ones versus strangersWe often speak rudely with hurtful words to our loved ones while speaking very graciously to strangers.
Avoiding self-deception in prayerIf we refuse to listen to the Holy Spirit and allow our minds to be renewed, we will never be conformed to Christ regardless of how much we pray.
