First Church Charlotte

January 31, 2021 | Pastor Nathan Elms So, How's That Working For You? | Part 4 “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2 (NLT) WHY I MUST MANAGE MY MIND? • BECAUSE my thoughts control my life! Proverbs 4:23 (TEV) • BECAUSE my mind is the battleground for sin Romans 7:22-23 (LB) • BECAUSE it’s the key to peace and happiness Romans 8:6 (NLT) 3 DAILY CHOICES I MUST MAKE TO MANAGE MY MIND 1) I MUST FEED MY MIND WITH TRUTH Matthew 4:4 (NLT) WHEN SHOULD I FEED MY MIND WITH GOD’S TRUTH? - ALL THE TIME! Psalm 119:147 (NLT) Psalm 119:97 Psalm 16:7(CEV) Psalm 119:95 (NLT) 2) I MUST FREE MY MIND FROM DESTRUCTIVE THOUGHTS 3 Enemies battle against the truth & my best intentions: • THE 1ST ENEMY OF MY MIND: MY OLD NATURE Romans 7:23 (NAB) Romans 8:5 (NLT) • THE 2ND ENEMY OF MY MIND: SATAN 2 Corinthians 2:11 • THE 3RD ENEMY OF MY MIND: THE WORLD’S VALUES 1 John 2:16 (KJV) How to Fight: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 A “STRO