“We have the mind of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 2:16b
Reflections
Do you have the mind of Christ, or do you think like everyone else?
If you have the mind of Christ, you will notice that you think and see things differently than others. To the rest of the world, things like hatred, animosity, revenge, indifference, and selfishness are okay. To one who thinks like Christ, such things are not okay.
During his earthly ministry, Jesus was widely misunderstood. Many were so caught up in their own self-serving ways that they could not wrap their minds around the selfless love of Jesus. When Jesus spoke the truth in love, they crucified him. This is the way of this world. If you don’t like it, you do away with it.
Even the Apostle Paul thought this way. In his early years, he didn’t understand. To him Jesus was an assault on the Jewish way of life as he had known it. He went to great lengths to persecute the followers of Jesus. He literally hunted them down and sought to do away with them. But then Jesus made himself known to him. He was confronted with the truth. From then on, he saw things differently. He thought differently. He became a different person.
Each of us have been given the opportunity to help others understand the way of Christ and discover the life that can be found only in him.
Prayer
Lord God, thank you for allowing me to see through your eyes. Work through me to help others understand the way you think and see things. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Full Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16