The mind is the gateway to the heart.  We are subjected to the very thoughts and actions of the world around us.  How then can we stay on course?  How then can we keep the faith?  Is it possible to be the type of person that God wants for us? 

The Apostle Paul foretold that the time is coming …..the “end of Days” would be perilous and full of unrelenting human depravity and lawlessness.
 (2 Tim. 3:1-5). Jesus also warned of spiritual warfare, not only in His day, but predicting the future. 

We are to be of “sound” mind.  That means being grounded in what is truly real; it means understanding your identity as a child of God. 

The Greek word for “sound mind” comes from the verb meaning “to be made safe” in the sense of being under the influence of the Spirit of God.  Keeping your thoughts and actions inline with being Believers. 

We must be mindful to discern between good and evil.  We must love the truth and abhor the lie. 

Tolerating sin in a world ripe for judgement is a tacit form of “collaboration” with the enemy.  And yet, our churches are full of people who prefer not getting involved.  Preachers who refuse to face the problems of our society.  Christians who do not stand up for their faith, both politically and in their own communities. 

I have been watching a Documentary on the Nuremburg trials after WW2.  Did not the German people know what was happening to the Jews?  I believe they will be judged on being tacit in the face of these atrocities.  

 As Believers, have we failed to live up to our commitments? Have we   failed in our discipleship?  

 Jesus was a politician, and He was crucified for not accepting the evils of His day.   He was mindful of the sinfulness of those who proclaimed themselves as  arborators of good and evil. 

Let us follow in His way.  Let us be mindful of the ills of our society and how we can make a difference in our world.

                                                     Let us always be Mindful!