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Learning from the Holy Bible

Life transformation is rooted in mind transformation.
Where your mind goes, your actions follow. Whatever you think about will dictate your behavior, your attitude, and (ultimately) your direction in life. Your thoughts are sort of like a rudder—they steer the rest of your body.

Considering the influence of your mind on your life, it is no surprise that St. Paul the Apostle emphasizes that in order for our lives to be changed by Christ, our thoughts must first be changed by Him: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2). How are we to be transformed? By renewing (changing, refocusing) our minds to reflect Christ’s mind.

If our minds are so important, then it is quite understandable that the devil would fight to gain a foothold in our thoughts. St. Paul writes, in 2 Corinthians 4:4, “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God.”

What better place for the devil to attack people than in their minds? As thunder follows lighting, so actions follow thoughts. Furthermore, if Satan can turn your thoughts against God, your actions will assuredly follow.

Therefore, it's imperative that you set your minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3:2). And when you focus your mind on God, it is only a matter of time before your actions, your passions, your attitudes—your whole life—become focused on God.