Resolution

(Ephesians 4:23)

“Why do you keep telling me that I need to change? I was saved the moment I believed in Jesus. So, what more do I need? My spirit is already free in the truth. Please don’t talk to me about morals anymore.”

1. The Environment of the New Man
Though we have nothing of value to present before God, He never gives up on us. God desires us that we renew the spirit of our minds, and this very desire is a testament to His love toward us. God wants us to prepare an environment where we can embrace the new man. To do this, the first thing we must do is put off the old man and resolve to continually renew ourselves.

2. The Spirit of Your Mind
Then, who is the “I”, that should be renewed in this way? Paul did not say that the ”mind” should be renewed, nor did he say that the ”spirit” should be renewed. He emphasized that the “spirit of the mind” should be renewed. This means that the change does not occur merely in the realm of thoughts or reason but in a much deeper and more fundamental area, especially in the moral realm. Moreover, this change is not just a conceptual notion but a spiritual phenomenon that occurs in reality.

3. Moral Capability
The change that begins in the spirit of the mind influences the entire mind. While this change starts when we obey the Word, its driving force is granted by God. As a result, this change will be something the world cannot imitate, and it will manifest tremendous power in reality. Especially, for those who are renewed in the spirit of their minds, remarkable moral capabilities will emerge, leading to a change in their deeds. Let us make a firm resolution to renew the spirit of our minds. Being renewed in the spirit of our minds should continue throughout our lives. God will be pleased with our resolve for change and will assist us with His power.

Overseer Sung-Hyun Kim