Overturn Every Reasoning That Is Against the Knowledge of God! - HOW TO CHANGE OUR DOMINANT MENTAL ATTITUDE

Prayer  is the important first step.  We need to pray as did the psalmist:  "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and put within me a new spirit, a steadfast one." (Psalm 51:10)   We must acknowledge the need to change our mental attitude and ask Jehovah for help. How can we be sure that Jehovah will help us to make the change?  We can be encouraged by Jehovah's promise regarding the hard-hearted Israelites in Ezekiel's day: "I will give them a unified heart, and I will put a new spirit in them . . . and give them a heart of flesh, [that is, one sensitive to God's guidance.]" (Ezekiel 11:19)  Jehovah was willing to help those Israelites to change, and he is willing to help us too.

Meditation  is the second vital step. As we peer into God's Word each day, we need to take the time to meditate, or to think deeply, on what thoughts and feelings we need to change.  (Read Psalm 119:59; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:25)   We must  identify any tendencies we may have to be attracted to humans philosophies.  We need to admit honestly what our weaknesses are and then work hare to get rid of those weaknesses. 

For instance, ask yourself: 'Is there a trace of envy or jealousy in my heart?' (1 Peter 2:1) 'Do I feel a measure of pride because of my background, education, or financial status?'  (Proverbs 16:5)  'Do I look down on others who do not have the same things I have or  who are from a different racial background?'  (James 2:2-4) 'Do I feel attracted to what Satan's world offers?' (1 John 2:15-17)  'Do I feel drawn to immoral and violent entertainment?' (Psalm 97:10; 101:3; Amos 5:15)  The answers to these personal questions may highlight areas that you need to work on.  By conquering what might be "strongly entrenched" reasonings in our hearts, we will please our heavenly Father. - PSALM 19:14.

Choosing good associations  is the third necessary step. Whether we realize it or not, we are strongly influenced by those with whom we associate.  (Proverbs 13:20)  At work or in school, we are likely surrounded   by those who will not help us to develop  godly thinking. However, we can find the best type of associations at our Christian meetings.  There is where we can be motivated, or stirred up, to 'love and fine works." - HEBREWS 10:24, 25. 

Next time: Overturn Every Reasoning That Is Against the Knowledge of God! - BE "STABILIZED IN THE FAITH"

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