Whose point of view are you aligning with?
A renewed mind in Scripture is a mind that has been transformed by God’s Truth so that a person increasingly thinks, values, judges, and responds according to God’s will rather than according to the world’s ways or the old sinful nature.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, Holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed (G3445) by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect Will of God.
Strong’s G3339 – metamorphoō means: to change into another form, to transform, to transfigure; a profound inward change that produces an outward difference.
Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 17:
1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves;
2 and He was transfigured (G3445) before them. His Face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.
Christ’s appearance was changed and was resplendent with Divine brightness on the mount of transfiguration. It is the same word Paul used in telling us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind.
What does a renewed mind look like? We start thinking according to God’s Truth instead of allowing culture, emotions, fear, or personal desires to determine what is true, a renewed mind submits to God’s Word.
For example:
The world says, “Get even.” Christ says, “Forgive.”
The world says, “Look out for yourself.” Christ says, “Serve others.”
We start seeing Life from God’s Perspective.
A renewed mind begins to view trials as opportunities for growth. We shouldn’t allow our emotions to prevail when trials come.
We should view our personal resources as stewardship from God, not become hoarders of possessions that will only gather dust or rust.
We should view people as souls created in God’s Image. Jesus did not look down on people and neither should we.
We should view success as faithfulness rather than merely wealth or status. After all, wealth can have wings and fly away.
Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 23:
1 When you’ve been invited to dine with a very important leader, consider your manners and keep in mind whom you’re with.
2 Be careful to curb your appetite and catch yourself before you fall into the trap of wanting all you see.
3 Don’t crave their delicacies, for they may have another motive in having you sit at their table.
4 Don’t compare yourself to the rich. Surrender your selfish ambition and evaluate them properly.
5 For no sooner do you start counting your wealth than it sprouts wings and flies away like an eagle in the sky—here today, gone tomorrow!
We are to bring thoughts into obedience.