From a Carnal Mind to Spiritual Mind: Part One
A lot of folks want to have a spiritual life or spiritual mind working for them. However, an unseen obstacle with this is that in the beginning of our spiritual walk, we still have a carnal mind. This old mind is to be abandoned before the walk of faith can begin. We rely too much on ordinances such as water baptism, and a few spoken confessions to totally renew their minds. Hence being a lot of truth to the saying, “The Word of God” is profitable and quick rebuke has its place. A carnal mind must have some element in it to start with of knowing the difference between right and wrong along with knowing the difference between good and evil. This must be measured the time must be taken. This brings in the need for small groups--to find out where people stand carnally. Without this yardstick, you will down the road appoint people as your leaders and even pastors promoting them strait up the line of spiritual authority. Therefore, recognition of the truth of God’s rev...