In Hebrews it was written by THE SPIRIT in chapter 2:
14 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He (Jesus Christ) Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
We are no longer slaves to sin consciousness for Jesus destroyed the power of the devil and should no longer accept the law of sin and death in our consciousness. In the Revelation of Jesus Christ chapter 1, Jesus spoke:
18 I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.
Our consciousness whether it is focused on sin or righteousness will impact our words and deeds. As we learn to trust FATHER and walk in faith we no longer expect failure. Likewise, if we walk in sin consciousness, we don’t expect success IN HIM. We must purge or wash away anything contrary to FATHER’S Divine Intent by reading, studying, meditating on The Word day and night. As we pursue a personal relationship with FATHER and respond to HIS Word by action, we will begin to walk and think in righteousness and develop our faith. The devil’s ability to captivate our thought life has been paralyzed and no longer has any power except that which we give him. Paul instructs us by THE SPIRIT to give no place to the devil. If that were not an issue FATHER would not have had Paul reveal the need.
Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Colossians chapter 2:
15 Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.
Jesus overcame all principalities and powers which previously had dominion over man. Let us no longer allow anyone or anything to impact our consciousness but let us take command over our thought life. Paul further wrote in Philippians chapter 4:
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
Just as the Law can be summed up in the two Commandments of Love, so can our consciousness be directed toward righteousness by guarding our thought life with Love. Simply focus and meditate on the pure rather than any thought not meeting the criteria in verse 8.
We are a new creation thus we must accept the reality that our past has been blotted out and we are no longer subject to it. Being a new creation, we should direct our focus and consciousness toward the present rather than drudging up past acts and thoughts of failure. If you and I were perfect we would not have needed a Redeemer and salvation. We need to let the past go and move forward. Your consciousness will ultimately manifest in action. If you dwell on sin, you will ultimately be sin-oriented. If you dwell on righteousness, you will see a change in your outlook and you will draw others to you who are looking for answers to their problems. As Christ is in the restoration business, you will be as well.
In John chapter 5, Jesus spoke:
30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.
Jesus’ consciousness was solely focused on FATHER’S Will and Divine Intent. As we move toward walking in the same manner, we will produce similar fruit in our lives. In Him there is no darkness and there should be none in us as well. We must take command over our thoughts and reject anything that is contrary to Love and purity of The Word. There are times when a contrary thought comes to me and I simply speak to that thought and reject it. I now do this even in my dreams for I know the importance of what I dwell on. Let your mind no longer control you but take command of it and be determined to have your mind serve the new man. Detach and purge yourself from the old man and former life. It is our individual responsibility to deal with the state of our consciousness. To the pure all things are pure. Likewise, to the impure all things are impure. Think about it.