Posted on January 26, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
I shared yesterday about the difference between resisting and replacing wrong thinking. It is another way of expressing the pattern we see borne out in Scripture, to put off the old nature and put on the new. The reminder is that this walk of faith is active not passive.
“But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth… Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him …” (Col 3:8-10) (i)
Perhaps we could compare “putting off” with resisting however the biblical pattern is always paired with a corresponding “put on.” Resistance would not be sufficient for us to have consistent victory in our thought life. Just as putting off is only part of the picture, without the corresponding “put on” there would be no genuine change.
“…put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:22-24) (ii)
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:12-17) (iii)
When we are tempted to wrong thinking, whatever form it takes, rather than just try to not think those thoughts (resistance) we need to replace those thought with truth. In other words, put off wrong thinking and put on truth. Practice this consistently and you will see your mind renewed by the power of His Word.
What best describes your walk of faith today? Passive or active?
I pray we can all answer ACTIVE.
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Written by Diane Hunt: Diane Hunt serves on the board of America’s Keswick and is the Executive Director & CEO of Changed Choices, a Christian non-profit in North Carolina. She is also a biblical counselor and women’s event speaker. For more information about having Diane speak at your next event please contact her at dhunt@americaskeswick.org.
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Based on 331 reviews
America's Keswick Christian Retreat and Conference Center
4.8
Sandra Salama
22:08 14 Jan 23
Amazing experience for people of all ages
Amerin Meric
19:17 14 Jan 23
Awesome place to gather with friends. Also has an excellent record for helping people out of alcoholism.
David Garzetta
01:46 11 Jan 23
Beautiful facility, caring individuals, good food
Alvin Abraham
22:22 08 Jan 23
This is a really nice Retreat center. The facilities are very nice, with beautiful scenery. Staff and all are really sweet and nice.Only negative I would say was the Food isn't very good.
Camilo Pereira
20:18 02 Jan 23
Great for gathering and worship The Lord
soyun chong
22:40 30 Dec 22
Very nice place for a church retreat. Kind employees, nice rooms and area
SuperKmess
21:45 27 Dec 22
great dinner and concert
E T Rahn
22:45 11 Dec 22
Great Christian retreat center
Carl Washington
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Valery Alvaro
18:26 04 Dec 22
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Ultron Prime
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Ellen Morris
22:55 10 Nov 22
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ruth vientos
18:53 05 Nov 22
Beautiful place,room nice and cozy, good food , you can walk around it's a lake and is beautiful, you can use the pit , we used for our petitions to God, really a nice place.
Andrew Burkart
01:45 01 Nov 22
A great place for a church retreat! The property is beautiful and makes for a great place to escape the city. A lot of opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities depending on what you are feeling.
Betty Rosales
14:55 15 Oct 22
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