“Transformed” - Mental Health - Changing Your Mind

Pastor Dave Hazel - October 9, 2022

Romans 12:2 - “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”

Why Must I Manage My Mind?

a. My Thoughts Control My Life

b. My Mind is the Battleground

Romans 7:22-23 - I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me.

c. It’s the Key for Peace and Life

Romans 8:6 - “If your sinful nature controls your mind, there is death. But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace.”

Daily Choices for a Healthy Mind

1. Feed My Mind with Truth

Matthew 4:4 - “People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every WORD OF GOD.”

2. Free My Mind from Destructive Thoughts

Enemies of My Mind

a. My Old Nature

Romans 8:5 - “Those who are dominated by their sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.”

b. Satan

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - “Though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. (Our weapons) have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish any argument and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we TAKE CAPTIVE EVERY THOUGHT to make it OBEDIENT to Christ.”

c. The World’s Value System

1 John 2:16 - For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

How does Temptation Work

Step 1 - Desire

Step 2 - Doubt

Step 3 - Deception

Step 4 - Disobedience and Defeat

Psalm 119:112 - “I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever, no matter what.”

3. Focus My Mind on the Right Things

a. Think about Jesus

2 Timothy 2:8 - “Keep your mind on Jesus Christ.”

b. Think about Others

Hebrews 10:24 - “Let us think about each other and help each other to show love and do good deeds.”

c. Think about Eternity

Colossians 3:2 - “Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth.”