Romans 8:1-17
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. (vv. 5-6) There is an obvious question here: “What have we set our minds on?” Or, what does it mean to set our minds on things of the flesh? What are some of these “things of the flesh”? A simple short list might include money, belongings, a bigger house, a nicer car? Or non-tangible things like power, success, recognition? But by contrast, what are some of the “things of the Spirit”? Prayer, Bible study, fellowship, service… I’m drawn back to Joshua 24:15b, But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Slava Bohu!
Great point, Fred. I was drawn to vv. 14-16 about adoption. Those led by God’s Spirit are his adopted sons, or heirs. Everyone is a child of God made in his image, but by his grace and gift of faith, some become heirs?