THE MIND OF CHRIST
The Mind of Christ
1 Corinthians 2:16
“For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
There are days when my thoughts feel all over the place.
I feel pulled in too many directions at once.
Decisions seem stack up, and my emotions try to get involved.
If I am not careful to recognize that, the world seems determined to shape how I think.
If there is one thing that I am Spiritually stubborn about, it’s not allowing satan, the world or even my own self to dictate how I think or react.
In moments like that, this verse gently calls me back to a simple Truth, we have the mind of Christ.
Say to yourself right now, “I can have the Mind of Christ”
Paul isn’t saying we suddenly know everything that Jesus knows.
He’s reminding us that through Christ, our way of thinking no longer has to be ruled by fear, pride, or confusion.
The mind of Christ is a surrendered mind, a mind that listens before it reacts, one that trusts before it begins to worry, and a mind that loves before it judges others.
So how do we live with the mind of Christ?
First, it begins with humility.
The verse opens with a question—who hath known the mind of the Lord?
The answer is clear: no one on their own. Pride will close our ears to God’s voice, but humility will open the door.
When we admit we don’t have all the answers, and we are not better than others, we make room for His wisdom to guide our thoughts.
Secondly, the mind of Christ is formed only through the Spirit.
Earlier in the chapter, Paul explains that spiritual things are spiritually discerned.
This isn’t about your intelligence or education; it’s about a close fellowship with Christ.
The more time we spend with Jesus, whether it’s reading His Word, sitting quietly in prayer, or just walking with Him through daily life, our overall thinking begins to change.
His peace starts replacing our panic and our problems.
Finally, the mind of Christ is expressed through our obedience.
Jesus didn’t just think differently; He lived differently.
He chose forgiveness when retaliation and revenge would have been easier.
He chose compassion over complaining.
Having the mind of Christ doesn’t mean life becomes simple or easy.
It means we don’t have to carry every burden, solve every problem, or defend every outcome.
We learn to see life through His eyes, eyes filled with grace, and an eternal perspective.
So Today, if your thoughts feel scattered or heavy, pause and remember this truth: in Christ, your mind is not your own, it’s being renewed moment by moment.
And with each surrendered thought, you step closer to thinking, loving, and living like Jesus Christ.
