Some Key Thoughts To Dedicated Christian Living

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The following are some key thoughts and Scriptures to dedicated living that we as Christians should incorporate into our lives, if we haven’t already:

Denying self by focusing on the welfare of others (Matthew 16:24; 1 Corinthians 13:4-5; Gal. 6:1-2; Philippians 2:3-5; cf. Acts 10:38).

Crucifying the old man of sin (Romans 6:1-2,6) and bringing forth the “fruit of the Spirit” by walking in the teachings of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-25).

Bringing our thought patterns into conformity with the teachings of our Lord (2 Corinthians 10:5; cf. Matthew 4:4), thinking on things that denote moral excellence (Philippians 4:8).

Placing our complete trust in the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Having a prayerful attitude (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Being thankful for what the Lord has provided us (Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 1:12; Colossians 3:15,17; Hebrews 13:15; cf. Psalm 100:4; Psalm 116:17) .

Casting our burdens upon the Lord (Psalm 55:22; cf. 1 Peter 5:7).

Daily confessing our sins (1 John 1:9).

Keeping ourselves unspotted from the world (James 1:27; cf. Romans 12:2).

Continually walking in the “light” of God’s word (1 John 1:7; cf. Psalm 119:1,105).

Daily meditating upon God’s word (Psalm 1:1-2).

Daily renewing our minds by examining the “good, acceptable, and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2; cf. Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV).