Mente
A mente é campo de batalha espiritual. A Bíblia nos chama a renovar o entendimento, pensar com sabedoria e buscar a mente de Cristo em todas as áreas da vida.
Amar a Deus com a mente
O maior mandamento inclui amar a Deus com toda a mente. A vida intelectual deve ser consagrada ao Senhor.
Sabedoria e discernimento
A sabedoria é melhor que rubis. Quem a encontra, encontra a vida. A mente sábia discerne, planeja e previne erros.
13 Happy the man that hath found wisdom, and the man that acquireth understanding.
8 He that getteth intelligence loveth his own soul: he that guardeth understanding will find happiness.
17 Iron is sharpened by iron: so doth a man sharpen himself on the countenance of his friend.
5 A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.
28 Even a fool, when he keepeth silence, is counted wise: he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
12 The prudent foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Construir sobre a rocha
Quem ouve as palavras de Jesus e as pratica é como o sábio que edificou sobre a rocha firme e inabalável.
18 For where there is much wisdom there is much vexation: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth pain.