Meditating on the Word of God in an age of distraction and diversion Romans 12: 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

BODY—SOUL—SPIRIT 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

BODY—SOUL—SPIRIT Human Being Body Soul Spirit (Mind) 1 Thess. 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

BODY—SOUL—SPIRIT Human Being Body Soul Spirit (Mind) Physical: Mental: Bones Heart Brain Mental: Visual impressions Memories Grammar rules Spiritual: Self-consciousness Free will Moral discernment

BODY—SOUL—SPIRIT Human Being Body Soul Spirit (Mind) Usually just called “soul” in the Bible

God Unsaved Human Body Soul Spirit (Mind)

God Saved Human Body So ul Spirit (Mi nd) Old Man New Man

Goal: Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; Method: Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Means: Above all, the WORD! Psalms 1:1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.

Proverbs 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. 24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth And put devious speech far from you. 25 Let your eyes look directly ahead And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. 26 Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established. 27 Do not turn to the right nor to the left; Turn your foot from evil.

You Love the World –Keith Green I want you here with me But you've been keeping other company. You can't sit still, it's plain to see, You love the world and you're avoiding me.   My word sits there upon your desk, But you love your books & magazines the best. You prefer the light of your TV. You love the world, and you're avoiding me.

You used to pray, you were so brave, Now you can't keep even one appointment we've made. Oh I gave my blood, to save you life. Tell me, tell me is it right? Will you leave me here along again tonight?   Well I love you, still more and more, But you're fighting everything I'm working for. You're acting like my enemy. You love the world and you're avoiding me.

You love the world. You know you love the world. You love the world—avoiding me! These other loves, they're hurting you. If you end up losing me, then what will you do? Oh, I gave my blood, to save your life. Tell me, tell me is it right? Will you leave me here alone again tonight?

Well, I want you, here with me, But you've been keeping other company Well, I want you, here with me, But you've been keeping other company. You prefer the light, of your TV. You love the world, and you're avoiding me. You love the world, you love the world, You love the world and you're avoiding me. Oh, you love the world. You love the world and you're avoiding me.   You Love the World by Keith Green Source: LyricFind

Psalms 1:1 How blessed is the man… 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.

Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.   Joshua 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.

Set specific goals: Daily memorization / review Daily reading Weekly (at least) deep study

N.T. ~23 verses in Chinese 5-7min Song 3-5min Memory 14-18min chapter / long passage 3-7min 10 key verses (know it cold!) 5min Chinese verses (well known) 2min Chinese verses (new) 4min N.T. ~23 verses in Chinese 5-7min N.T. same ~23 verses in English 8-10min ============================= TOTAL: 30-40min (Often O.T. thereafter) (Prayer thereafter)

Set specific times a specific, set time for your daily quiet time (D.Q.T.) / devotions / prayer & Bible study ideally as soon as you get up in the morning cultivate an enforced habit of using your commute or other travel time insist on reading a chapter of Bible at lunch always read before you fall asleep at night

Don’t stand in the path of sinners Limit (or kill) your T.V. Limit (or kill) your internet access Limit your WeChat to what’s necessary Unquestionably kill your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. accounts do you really have so much time for those when you spend so little time in the Word? Limit or remove books and magazines, etc. as necessary

The Battleground: Saved Human Body So ul Spirit (Mi nd) God The Battleground: Saved Human Body So ul Spirit (Mi nd) Old Man New Man

Your combat objective: Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.   Your weapon: His delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. Your battle plan: Draw it up immediately after the service !

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