“For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 (NASB 1995)
There’s a reason anxiety floods our culture—our minds are often set on the flesh. When we dwell on fears, regrets, or worldly desires, we feel it: the death of joy, hope, and peace.
But the Holy Spirit offers a different path. When our minds are set on Him, life and peace follow—not necessarily ease, but deep assurance.
This is not passive thinking—it’s a Spirit-led discipline.
Reflection: Is your mind a garden where the Spirit grows life and peace—or where fear and striving thrive?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, fix my thoughts on You. Lead me in peace that cannot be shaken by circumstances. Amen.
“For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 (NASB 1995)
What fills your head when you’re alone? Your answer might explain why peace feels out of reach.
Paul makes it clear: thoughts that revolve around the flesh—self, image, pleasure—lead to death. But when your mind is set on the Spirit, there’s life and peace.
You can’t manufacture peace. It’s a byproduct of living in sync with God.
Challenge: Today, write down what you think about most. Are those thoughts Spirit-led or flesh-fed?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, I want peace, not pressure. Rewire my mind to seek You, not the world. Amen.
“For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” — Romans 8:5 (NASB 1995)
Your mind is a battleground. What you think about most reveals what you live for.
Paul tells us there are only two mindsets: one according to the flesh—self-centered, temporary, impulsive; the other according to the Spirit—God-centered, eternal, and peace-filled.
The Holy Spirit renews our minds as we fix our thoughts on truth. He empowers us to say no to fleshly desires and yes to what pleases God.
Reflection: Where is your mind most often set? What thoughts do you need to surrender to the Spirit?Prayer: Holy Spirit, teach me to set my mind on things above, not on the things of this world. Let Your thoughts shape my life. Amen.
“For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” — Romans 8:5 (NASB 1995)
What do you think about most? Snacks? Toys? Games? God wants to help you think about the best things—like loving others, doing right, and knowing Jesus better.
When we ask the Holy Spirit to help us, He reminds us of what’s good and true.
Try This: Whenever you have a bad thought, ask: “Is this how Jesus would think?” If not, tell the Holy Spirit, “Help me change it!”
Prayer: Holy Spirit, help me think good thoughts. Remind me to be kind, to listen, and to love like Jesus. Amen.
“For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” — Romans 8:5 (NASB 1995)
Culture bombards you with images and ideas that feed your flesh—“Do what feels good,” “Put yourself first,” “Follow your heart.”
But Paul draws a line: live according to the flesh—or according to the Spirit.
What you scroll, binge, repeat, and imagine matters. The Holy Spirit doesn’t just convict—He redirects. He teaches you how to think differently.
Challenge: Ask the Spirit today to reveal any pattern of thought that feeds the flesh. Replace it with Scripture.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, guard my mind. Show me where I’m entertaining lies, and help me set my thoughts on You. Amen.
“For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” — Romans 8:5 (NASB 1995)
In a home, habits of the mind shape the mood of the household. When our thoughts drift toward worry, resentment, or comparison, it impacts the atmosphere.
But the Spirit teaches us a better way—to set our minds on what is true, noble, and eternal. As mothers, our example invites children into a Spirit-led thought life.
Let’s model how to take thoughts captive and set them on Christ.
Family Talk:
What kinds of things do we think about most in this home?
How can we encourage each other to think like Jesus?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, renew our minds. Help us notice when our thoughts wander and bring them back to what is good and true. Amen.
“Thus says the Lord, ‘Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls.’” — Jeremiah 6:16 (NASB1995)
Returning to the Roots
We’ve walked through the Six Solas—not as distant doctrines, but as living truths anchored in Scripture and embodied by the early Church.
From the days of Pentecost through the fires of persecution, the Ante-Nicene believers lived with unwavering devotion:
Rooted in Sola Scriptura—holding fast to God’s Word alone
Empowered by Solo Spiritu Sancto—taught and led by the Spirit
Redeemed by Sola Gratia—transformed by grace, not license
Faithful through Sola Fide—a faith proven in obedience and endurance
Centered on Solus Christus—Christ alone, without mediators or politics
Living for Soli Deo Gloria—in life, death, and every ordinary moment
This wasn’t theory for them. It was Kingdom reality.
And it can be ours too.
The Church Before the Systems
Before councils. Before creeds. Before theology became divided by men.
There was a Church that:
Feared God more than Caesar
Knew the Word by heart
Followed the Spirit without apology
Loved one another with sacrificial joy
Rejected the world’s approval
Refused to compromise Christ
They were unknown on earth, but honored in heaven.
They had no denominations. No seminaries. No political clout. Yet the gates of hell could not prevail against them.
A Call to Us Today
This series was never about information—it was always about invitation.
To return. To rebuild. To resist what is man-made. To rediscover what is Spirit-led.
To ask:
“Is my faith shaped by the Word and Spirit—or by the systems of man?” “Is Christ central in my life—or simply included?” “Does my life glorify God—or merely reflect religious culture?”
Walk the Ancient Path
This is a call to:
Open your Bible and believe it as written
Invite the Holy Spirit to be your teacher, not your backup
Let grace train you—not excuse you
Walk in faith that obeys and endures
Exalt Christ—not platforms or personalities
Live to glorify God in the hidden places, not just the public ones
The early Church walked this path. So must we.
“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.” — Jude 3
Kingdom Discipleship Reflection
Which of the Six Solas challenged me most? Why?
How am I living differently because of what I’ve seen in Scripture and the early Church?
What systems, assumptions, or comforts is the Spirit asking me to lay down?
This week, go before the Lord with empty hands and a ready heart. Ask:
“Lord, lead me back to what is true, pure, and eternal. Show me how to live the faith once delivered, by the power of Your Spirit.”
Let the ancient path become your daily walk.
“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” — 1 Timothy 1:17
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