Colossians 3:1-17
Point 1
Mind – The way we think directly influences the things we say and do.
There’s a war that we’re all engaged in. The battlefield that we’re all fighting for is in our mind.
[Luke 6:45] A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
What influences our mind?
[Acts 4:20] For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
Mind = Eyes + Ears + People of Influence
Point 2
Eyes – You are what you look at.
[Colossians 3:1] If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. [2] Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
What do you spend your time looking at?
- The average person spends over 4 hours per day on their phone.
- A person spends an average of 2 hours and 22 min on social media per day.
- Adults (18+) spend an average of 4 hours and 46 min watching TV per day.
[Psalm 101:3] I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
Point 3
Ears – You are what you listen to.
The average person spends 4 1/2 hours per day listening to music.
Music is a teacher.
[Colossians 3:16] 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.
Point 4
People of Influence – You are the people you spend time with.
Who influences you?
[Proverbs 13:20] He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
[Proverbs 22:24] Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: [25] Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Who are you influencing?
There are people who are watching you and you influence the things they see and hear. Be an influence and not influenced.
Call to Action
Take some time this week to evaluate:
- Is my mind submitted to Christ
- What do I spend my time looking at?
- What do I spend my time listening to?
- Who are my influences?
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