The inherent danger is that our thought life influences our actions; it is the last vestige of "spiritual warfare." (2 Cor 10:3-5). Simply stated, this is where "fear" replaces "faith". Our calculations are equivalent to "strongholds" which provide spiritual barriers to the heart and mind of God. The mind is therefore held captive by the enemy and can only be freed by the Spirit of God through obedience to His Word. In this case, the enemy is NOT the "devil", but any disobedient behavior contrary to the will or Word of God.
Many rebellious thoughts are housed in these spiritual "CITADELS" (a city on a hill surrounded by an impenetrable wall). The carnal mind (that is, the mind that does not consider God in any way) is innately weak, child-like and impressionable and with little or no effort can be derailed off of the path of righteousness. A believer must ask himself/herself, "Who is really running the show?" (2 Cor 4:4).
The mind that is set on the "flesh" is hostile to God (2 Cor 3:14; Ephes 2:3; Rom 8:7)! The genesis of the mind is the stronghold of the enemy from the beginning. This "infiltration" is innate and germinates out of control in the life of a sinner, eventually overtaking the will, emotion and mind thus completing the axis of evil. The following is the process of how the thought life becomes captive to the lusts of the flesh:
- Temptation is always presented to the heart of a man first; then the mind.
- The flesh is used to secure the "transaction" (The "flesh" NEVER forgets unless crucified daily!)
- The "consent of man" allows temptation and thought to have intercourse.
- Our intellect thereby obstructs our ability to be apprehended by God.
- Repentance creates a significant breech in the mind's stronghold.
- When you receive a new mind; you will receive a new heart.
- The "mind" is the weakest point of entry into the body of mankind.
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