SCRIPTURE
Romans 8:5-6
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.
COMMENT
Scientific research shows that our minds have a powerful affect toward our ability to accomplish a goal. The more likely we believe we can do a task, the more likely we are to get it done. It is called "growth mindset," and directly affects our ability to learn, and therefor e to grow.
In this passage, Paul seems to be discussing mindset. We have a choice, set our minds on things of the flesh or things of the Spirit. Setting your mind on the flesh leads to death (failure), while setting your mind on the Spirit leads to life and peace. I think this also goes to the idea of what God desires when He calls us to repentance. It is not a matter of turning your back on sin, which for may it would seem is focusing on the flesh and on what we should not be doing. It is more about turning to God (and the Spirit of God), and seeing how His grace will enable us to be successful.
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