Lesson 6 - Taking Every Thought Captive

What meant the most to you from this chapter or helped you think more accurately about God’s character and the truth of His Word?

What offered you the greatest challenge or blessing, and why?

Step 1: Recognizing the Command
What is the command given to you in Philippians 4:8?

According to the verses below, what “resources” do you have to help you determine if some of the thoughts you are thinking are based on what is true and real?

Romans 9:1 --

Hebrews 10:15-16 --

2 Timothy 3:16-17 --

Proverbs 12:15 --

Step 2: Responding in Obedience
Consider Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 10:5. Share how each of the “resources” in the Scriptures that follow help you bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.

Romans 9:1 --

Hebrews 10:15-16 --

2 Timothy 3:16-17 --

Proverbs 12:15 --

Step 3: Reaping the Benefits
We have now completed the chapters about “thinking on the truth.”

Look again at the short list of benefits in your book. What benefits have you experienced thus far as you have been thinking on what is true and real?

Where have you seen the greatest growth in your Christian life? How has your life been more focused since thinking on what is true and real?

How has the reality of a “leaky bucket” affected your energy level in the past? Have you noticed any changes since you have been learning to think on what is true and real?

Loving God…Even More
Read this section in your book again. As you consider the contents of this chapter and God’s amazing love for you, what can you do this week, in obedience to Christ…

…to think on the truth?

…to train your thoughts?

…to love God with all your mind?

Think on these things.