“The Building Of An Optimist”

Friday, December 14, 2012

Hello, again.  You were so helpful to me in the past that I have another question!  What does the Bible say about your mind, about renewing your mind, and how not to be a negative thinker?  I am trying to change the way I think and very much want to get closer to God.  Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Half-Full Hopes

Dear Half-Full Hopes,

The most applicable set of verses on the topic of renewing your mind are Rom 12:1-5 and Eph 4:20-32.  Within those verses, we are given a list of things that will help us become happier, more positive people.

1. Hear and study the Scriptures (Eph 4:21).
2. Remove sin from your life (Rom 12:2, Eph 4:22-23).
3. Embrace a life of service to God (Rom 12:1, Eph 4:24).
4. Be honest with yourself and others (Eph 4:25, Rom 12:3).
5. Enjoy your relationships with other people; we are interconnected (Rom 12:4-5, Eph 4:25).
6. Don’t let your anger control you – resolve your problems with others (Eph 4:26).
7. Speak pure things in order to help yourself think pure things (Eph 4:29).
8. Be kind and tenderhearted with others… forgive (Eph 4:32).

You’ll spend your life trying to apply these principles, but every day can bring you a step closer to being the person the Lord intends for you to be.

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