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Scripture and questions for study and reflection:

Read Romans 12:1-2.

1. Rick Warren says, \\u201cMy thoughts control my life.\\u201d Do you agree with this? What spiritual implications does this have for us?

2. Pastor Warren tells us that our minds are the battlegrounds for sin. What does he mean by this? Do you agree? How does this play itself out in your life?

3. Pastor Warren says, \\u201cMy mind is the key to peace and happiness.\\u201d Why do you think he says that? Do you agree? If not, why?

4. Pastor Warren gives three things we absolutely must do if we are to \\u201cbe transformed by the renewing of our minds.\\u201d The first thing is, \\u201cFeed your mind (with Truth).\\u201d What does he mean? How can you do that? Why is this so important?

5. The second thing we must do is, \\u201cFree our minds (of destructive thoughts).\\u201d How can we do this and why is it important?

6. As we work to free our minds of destructive thoughts, we are warned of three enemies (Triple Threat) to be constantly on guard against \\u2013 (1) Our sinful nature, (2) Satan, and (3) worldly values. Why are these three so dangerous? How are they different? How are they similar? How can you protect yourself from them?

7. The third thing we absolutely must do if we are to \\u201cbe transformed by the renewing of our minds\\u201d is, \\u201cFocus our minds (on the right things).\\u201d What are the \\u201cright things\\u201d and how can we be sure to focus on them? What\\u2019s the danger of losing this focus?

8. In your own words, what does it mean to \\u201cnot conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind\\u201d? How are you doing at not conforming? Do you feel like you are being transformed? Are you allowing your mind to be renewed?
Prayer for the Week:

Gracious and Loving God, forgive us for the times we allow ourselves to conform to the sinful patterns of this world. Help us to do better. Help us to recognize areas we need to improve and then do our part to improve. Remind us, though, that we can\\u2019t do it all on our own. We can\\u2019t do it without you. So we humbly approach your throne of grace asking you to help us. Renew our minds and transform our lives so that we will not only know your good, pleasing and perfect will, but we will truly live it out in our daily lives. May our lives be holy and pleasing to you. We pray all of this in the strong name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen.