Taking thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”
(2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

Warfare in this context is no doubt spiritual in nature, but it plays out on the battlefield of the mind.  These strongholds of thought that have exalted themselves against the knowledge of God are various but the weapons to conquer them are consistent.  The truth of God’s written Word received through the Holy Spirit’s power is able to bring these strongholds down and bring the mind back into a proper knowledge and obedience to God.

Thoughts have many different origins.  Some are inspired and directed by the Holy Spirit, and others have their origins in our corrupt nature.  Thoughts may even have come from the enemy of our souls with the direct objective to destroy us and subject us to bondage.  Because our minds are constantly active and our thoughts come from many different origins, it is essential that we are watchful and filling our minds with the truth of scripture.  God's word is the map and the compass that reveals the path to navigate through the treacherous sea of life. If we don't take our thoughts captive we are in danger of believing lies and crashing on the rocks.

It is now imperative for the soldier of Christ that every thought be actively and pedantically captivated.  Those thoughts that are not consistent with the person or teaching of Christ must not be allowed to roam free on the fields of our mind.  Once the mind has been set free through the truth of Christ’s word, and our thoughts are captivated by Him, we can experience true freedom.

“If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31-32)

“If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36)

~Selah