Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:4-8

In recent years it has become possible for researchers to probe the inner workings of the human brain in ways that seem more like science fiction than reality. We are barely beginning to understand how the physical structures of the brain interact with the biochemicals and electrical charges to store, retrieve, and make sense of vast amounts of information. We are learning that even the physical structures of the brain are changed based on the thoughts we think.

So, it isn’t surprising that God would place such emphasis in his Holy Word on our minds. Perhaps the pinnacle teaching on this subject is Paul’s instruction that we should have the mind of Christ among ourselves, a collective commitment to put others ahead of self. This is as contrary to our basic programming as you can get. Our biology (flesh) is wired toward promoting the good of self, not of others. Yet our creator demonstrated a higher mind when he emptied himself and served us to the point of death.

This mind brings life and peace according to Romans 8 but is not achieved by human learning. It is achieved by the relentless commitment to allowing the Word of God to shape our minds into the image of Christ. Summit family, take courage and let God have his way with your mind, As your mind goes, so goes the course of your life.