Mindset:
A fixed mental attitude or disposition
that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations.
Dictionary.com
What is a spiritual mind, or mindset? This scripture gives the answer:
"Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." Romans 8:5
Let's apply the definition from the dictionary to the word of God:
Those who live according to the sinful nature have a fixed mental disposition that predetermines a self centered interpretation and response to situations. The man focused on making money interprets every situation as to whether it will make him money. If it will, then his response is to engage. If no money can be made, he refuses to take that course of action. If a woman is controlled by drug addiction, she interprets every situation and person as to whether they can or cannot give her drugs.
But those who live according to the Spirit fix their minds on what He desires, and interpret every situation as to whether it fulfills the Spirit's desire or not. If the Spirit is fulfilled by a course of thought or action, the spiritual person will pursue that course of action.
The choice is ours. We choose our mindset, and thus can know IMMEDIATELY whether we are living at this very moment in agreement with the Holy Spirit.
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