The way our old mind is set is the basis of our action and behavior. Hence the need to examine the old natural mind in the light of God’s words in order to unset it.
i. Discuss the practical implications of a mind that is set (Rom. 8:5; Col. 3:1-3, 10-12, 15-16; Phil. 3:15-16; 1 Pet. 4:1-2)
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Anything a man sets his mind upon is what he thinks about and what he aims at achieving. When you set your mind for example, on the belief that you cannot be influential unless you are rich, that is what will control your mind and that is what your mind will aim at achieving.
If forms the bedrock of your understanding and behavior in order to achieve that purpose. If you set your mind on pleasing the Lord at all cost, that is what you will keep thinking about and always aim at achieving. Your desire will be towards the things of the Lord and your behavior will be to please Him. Just as the radio or television programs you receive depends on the frequency you set your radio or television to receive, you cannot set or tune your mind on the things of the earth and receive the things of the Spirit. Before you can set your mind on things above, you have to undo the setting of your old mind. This is necessary before your mind can be renewed successfully with the word of God.
QUESTION
1. Name and explain the settings of the old man in your life and how it has affected your relationship with God?
2. Explain different ways to unset the old mind through God’s word?
3. What are the characteristics and practical implications of a mind that is set?
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