Mind Games

1There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.   Romans 8:1-2. NKJV

We know the devil is a liar; he is very skilled in this area. If we are not walking in the Spirit, we can be sidetracked when he says or does something. The thing is, he can be so convincing, but, only when we allow him to be. When Jesus died on the cross for each of us, he took our sins and declared us not guilty. This is fact!. So why do we become entangled with the devil's lies about us being condemned? 

The Word above, clearly tells us that we once were condemned but, when Jesus died on that cross, and we accepted Him as Our Lord, we were set free from any bondage. Paul in Chapter 7 had just finished writing about being condemned and not in control of himself and, he concluded that Jesus Christ had saved him from his body of death (7:24), and he gave thanks to Jesus for this. He also said something important in verse 25, 'So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.'

Paul knew that he was involved here with Mind Games. The devil was tricking him and giving him the feeling of condemnation. Have you never had that? You do something and deep down you wished you hadn't. You repent immediately and you are forgiven. But then, your battle begins because the devil will do all he can to convince you that you are guilty - 'God will never forgive you now.' Yes He will!

This is why Paul encourages us all to renew our minds (Romans 12:1-2). One thing you need to take on board and remember it, is, the believer's judgement day is behind them at the cross of Calvary (John 16:11). The unbeliever's judgement day is ahead of them. Don't forget that. When you were saved, your sinful baggage was removed by the blood of Jesus and you are no longer condemned. There will be no judgement day for you, it was already sorted at the cross.

So therefore, we need to use our minds to concentrate on what is really happening around us. Lies and accusations fly around all the time but, your name is not on them but Satan will try to convince you that it is. Take control of it: '3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.  4For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,  5casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,  6and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. 2 Cor 10:3-6

Note verse 6 'bringing every thought into captivity'. This is Mind Renewal and it helps you to make a spiritual assessment of what is being said or happening around you. 

Just realise, when the devil comes along and breathes a lie into your mind, cast it out in Jesus' name, refusing to dwell on it any longer, or you might just believe it!

Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard. 
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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