Can Christians Have A Negative Mindset?

sadheart Can Christians Have A Negative Mindset? If you have ever wondered whether Christians can have a negative mindset, the truth is that you can have anything you want.

When you surrendered your life to Christ you did not cease to have a free will. God created you to become His child, not a puppet.

Throughout the Bible you will find God referring to His people as “His children”. Remember the Gospel of John 1:12 …

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

When you have a free will it means you are free to choose:

What thoughts you entertain in your mind.
What words you allow to come out of your mouth.
What attitudes you allow to be cultivated in your life.
What daily habits you form by your daily actions, words and thoughts.

However, not only are you free to choose, you have the responsibility to choose what you think, say and do!

Over the years, so many times I have heard comments such as:
I am praying for God to control my mind, so I can think pure thoughts.

What do you think about that comment?

This notion is offered “supported” by the verse found in Romans 8:14 which says “Those who are led by the Spirit of God as the sons of God”.

Firstly, remember God did not create you to be a puppet on a string! He created you to become a son or daughter.

Secondly, this verse in Romans 8:14 (and others) says we are to be “led” by the Spirit, not “controlled” by the Spirit.

Let us go back to John 1:12.
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. The word “right” is translated from the greek word “exousia” which in it’s meaning includes: power, right, authority, strength.
(English Standard Version of the Bible).

Remember the time that Moses cried out to God when Pharaoh and his men were coming after them?

How did God respond? With a rebuke! God’s response was:

What is in your hand? (He had a rod in his hand which represented authority). Do you see a comparison there?

What do you have in your hand (at your disposal)? The authority, power and strength delegated to YOU from God, to overcome anything.

So the question is: Can Christians have a negative mindset? If they so choose to yes. But they will obviously miss out on living the abundant life.

The real question though is:

sig Can Christians Have A Negative Mindset? What do YOU choose today?