The Mind of Christ Jesus

The Mind of Christ Jesus

“ Let this mind be in me that is in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2: 5

Jesus was the first to overcome this evil world while walking in a flesh body.

He paved the way for us all, he laid out the blue print for success, for it is written, “ take up your cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34

In other words follow in my footsteps.

First of all Jesus did not have his own agenda, but he did the will of God for it is written, “ never the less not my will but thy will be done.” Matthew 26:39

And again, “ I do not these things of my own will but by the will of the Father.” John 6:38-40

We must adapt our minds to understand that we are here on this earth to do God’s will and not our own for it is written, “ I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1

Secondly we are not to speak our own opinions to people but the word of God for it is written, “ the Words that I speak are not my own but I speak the words of Him who sent me.” John 14:10

We may think that our opinions may help some one but the words of God are far better than our own words.

Third we are to show love unto all mankind in spite of how they feel about us for it is written, “ Jesus set and ate with the publicans and sinners.” Matthew 9:10

And again, “ Jesus set down to eat with the Pharisees (religious leaders) knowing that they were his enemies, not being naive and believing that they truly loved him back saying to them in advance that he knew that they were going to talk about him behind his back later. Matthew 11:19

Jesus mind set was to love people he said it is the second highest commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39

We are to love people, not with a worldly love but with the love of God for it is written, “ Who ever says that he is of God and hates his brother remains in the darkness of the world. But he that loves his brother abides in the light of God and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.” 1St John 2:9-10

Which brings us to number four, we are not to easily be provoked or offend by what people say or do to us for it is written, “ this man is a blasphemer only God can forgive sins.” And again, “ and they looked to stone him.” Mark 2:7 and John 10:31

Jesus did not take these peoples comments personally He did not feel bad because of the statements nor actions toward him and neither should we be.

We are to expect to be disliked and not to be saddened or angered by it for Jesus told us, “ If the world hate you, know that they hated me before they hated you.” John 15:18

Number five we are not to be materialist for it is written; “ Jesus rode in to Jerusalem meek and humble upon an ass (little donkey).” And again, “ you can not serve two masters God and Mammon (wealth). Matthew 21:5 and Matthew 6:24

In order to have the mind of Christ we are to separate ourselves from all worldly lust so that we may stay focused on the true riches, which is eternal life for it is written, “ love not the world neither the things that are in the world, if any man love the world then the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world.” 1st John 2:15-17

Number six we are not to be easily angered for it is written, “ be slow to anger.” Proverbs 16:32

The Bible says if we live by the sword we shall die by the sword.” And again, “ what you sow is what you shall also reap.” Galatians 6:7

And last but not least, “ the battle is not yours but the Lord’s.” 1st Samuel 17:47

We are not to loose ourselves in a moment of anger, we are to understand that whom ever the insult is coming from is operating under the deception of Satan, so we are to forgive them for they know not what they do.

Number seven we are to be ready to show forgiveness one to another for one of Jesus disciples asked him, “ how often shall a person sin against me, and I forgive them? Should the max be seven times? Jesus replied, “ not seven times, but seventy times seven. Matthew 18:21-22

The Bible says how can you ask God’s forgiveness if you, yourself cannot forgive people? For it is written, “ first let us go and get things right with our neighbor then we can come to the alter of God for our own forgiveness.” Matthew 5:22-24

We are to forgive people in order to have the mindset of Christ Jesus. Now forgiving someone does not mean you have to continue to be around them, it just means you have sincerely forgiven their trespass against you.

Number eight we are not to be a procrastinator, Jesus was very focused and active with carrying out what he was here for, for it is written, “ I must be about my Father’s business.” Luke 2:49 and again, “ My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” John 4:34

But make sure that your steps are being ordered by God, because there are many active people out there today doing things in the name of Jesus Christ that have not been sent for it is written, “ And then I will profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:23

We are not to be lazy concerning God, when God is leading us; we are to get it done!

Number nine we are to have a giving and sharing spirit, Jesus shared the gospel and gave to all that was in need for it is written, “ have the company to sit down for meat, as he fed five thousand men. Mark 6:44

And again, “ he gave his disciples power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.” And Jesus told them to share and give freely not looking to receive anything back again for it is written, “ freely you have received from God, so freely give it away.” Matthew 10:1,8

It is true, “ God loves a cheerful giver.” 2nd Corinthians 9:7

It is also true that the gospel is to be preached or given to the poor without charge. Matthew 11: 5

But we are to uses our discernment concerning giving and are to give as we are directed of God, because truly we cannot and are not to give to those who are users and conmen.

This Includes giving to religious organization, there are many Churches out there begging and coning people out of their money, be careful!

There is no doubt that we are to have a giving spirit to obtain the mindset of Jesus Christ.

And finally, number ten we are to be patience, never anxious for anything. Waiting upon God to direct and handle all things for it is written, “ they that shall wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

And again, “ God is the God of patience. “ and all that serve Him must be patient. Romans 15:5

Jesus patiently went through the steps of his crucifying so that he could save our souls.
Jesus patiently taught and walked with his disciples until they understood what he wanted them to do after he was gone.

Jesus patiently made his way to the grave of Lazarus, not looking to stop the death from occurring but patiently arrived after so that we would know that God is able to handle any problem.

Patience is not only a virtue, but it is mandatory in having the mind of Christ Jesus.

We are not to be impatient, but we are to wait upon the Lord; patience with our finances, patience with our relationships, patience with our spiritual walk, patience in all things.

These are 10 ways to adapt the mind of Jesus.

Study them, learn them, and apply them to your life that you may not faint in the day of trouble for it is written, “ those of us that says that we abide in Christ Jesus, ought also to walk as He did walk.” 1st John 2:6

Until next time I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries


7/10/2010