There was a commercial sometime ago that said “the mind is a terrible thing to waste.” What we spend our time thinking about and pursuing can play a major role with our eternal destiny.
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5
We find in today’s verse the Apostle Paul explaining the difference between fleshly desires and spiritual desires; what each of them will reap. People who live to satisfy the flesh, their minds are consumed with worldly desires. I’m not saying you can’t pursue dreams and aspirations but I am asking did God give you those desires.
But then there are spiritual desires, and these are birthed when we live according to and are led by the Spirit of God. These desires produce fruit that remain.
What things have you been earnestly pursuing? What things are flooding your mind? Does your desires line up with God’s plan for your life? If all of your desires are materialistic then you need to examine them again. If your desires only help you then you need to examine them again. If your desires don’t give God glory then you need to examine them again!
We are to seek (pursue) FIRST the kingdom of God
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