Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded,
set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the
revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:13 ESV
What do Moses and Stephen Covey have in common? Both delivered a list of "rules" that, if followed, promise a more successful life. Of course, Moses' list was delivered straight from God's mouth and are therefore much higher on the totem of life's must-do list, but Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" are also principles that can help ensure a life better lived. (No, I am not giving God's laws and Covey's self-help book the same weight.)
It is interesting to note that the first half of both the 10 Commandments and the 7 Habits focus on internal change. While there is not enough time or space to individually list each item, I have included a link to each.
10 Commandments
7 Habits
The reason I even mention both in the same article is in light of today's verse. Peter tells his readers that our Christian walk begins in our attitudes, thoughts, ideas. "Preparing your minds." Not going to church. Not tithing 10%. But getting things right between our ears.
How can we be light in a dark world if we have a superior attitude toward homosexuals? What affect will we have in the workplace if we are fearful of all Muslims? Will people ever be drawn to Christ if we judge those who support abortion? Our thoughts determine our attitudes and actions. Before we can hope to treat others as Christ would have treated them, we must think about others as Christ would have thought about them. Our walk won't please God until our thoughts please God.
Pray that God will begin to transform your mind. The rest will follow.
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