(Romanos 8:6) Porque el tener la mente puesta en la carne significa muerte, pero el tener la mente puesta en el espíritu significa vida y paz;
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Romanos 8:6
(Romanos 8:6) Porque el tener la mente puesta en la carne significa muerte, pero el tener la mente puesta en el espíritu significa vida y paz;
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Monday, May 6, 2013
El tener la mente puesta en el espíritu
Algo que puede ayudarnos en la lucha contra el dominio que ejerce el pecado sobre la carne caída es lo que dijo Pablo a continuación: “El tener la mente puesta en el espíritu significa vida y paz”. (Romanos 8:6.) Por tanto, en vez de estar dominados por la carne, tenemos que exponer la mente a la influencia del espíritu y dejar que se nutra de las cosas de este. ¿Cuáles son estas? Pablo las enumera en Filipenses 4:8: “Finalmente, hermanos, cuantas cosas sean verdaderas, cuantas sean de seria consideración, cuantas sean justas, cuantas sean castas, cuantas sean amables, cuantas sean de buena reputación, cualquier virtud que haya y cualquier cosa que haya digna de alabanza, continúen considerando estas cosas”. Analicémoslas con más detalle con objeto de entender mejor qué debemos continuar considerando.
En primer lugar, Pablo enumeró ocho cualidades morales. Por supuesto, nos damos cuenta de que los cristianos no se limitan a pensar en todo momento en asuntos bíblicos o doctrinales. Hay una amplia gama de asuntos o temas en los que podemos fijar la mente. Lo importante es que alcancen el nivel de las cualidades morales que especificó Pablo. Todas las categorías de “cosas” que citó Pablo merecen nuestra atención.
Examinémoslas una por una.
□ “Verdaderas” encierra más que el que sean ciertas o falsas. Implica que son veraces, rectas y fiables, cosas que son reales, y no tan solo en apariencia. (1 Timoteo 6:20.)
□ “De seria consideración” se refiere a cosas que son dignas y respetables. El término evoca un sentido de reverencia, pues se refiere a lo que es elevado, noble y honorable, en vez de ordinario y bajo.
□ “Justas” significa que satisfacen las normas de Dios, no las del hombre. Aunque los mundanos ocupan los pensamientos en planes injustos, nosotros tenemos que pensar en las cosas que son justas a la vista de Dios y deleitarnos en ellas. (Compárese con Salmo 26:4; Amós 8:4-6.)
□ “Castas” quiere decir puras y santas, no solo en conducta (sexual o de otro tipo), sino también en pensamiento y motivo. “La sabiduría de arriba es primeramente casta”, dice Santiago. Jesús, que es “puro”, es el Ejemplo perfecto que debemos tomar en cuenta. (Santiago 3:17; 1 Juan 3:3.)
□ “Amables” son las cosas que incitan al amor y lo inspiran. Hemos de ‘considerarnos unos a otros para incitarnos al amor y a las obras excelentes’, más bien que fijar la mente en lo que enciende el odio, la amargura y la contienda. (Hebreos 10:24.)
□ “De buena reputación” no quiere decir únicamente “acreditadas” o “que gozan de buena fama”, sino, en el sentido activo, que son edificantes y elogiosas. Fijamos la mente en las cosas sanas y edificantes, no en las despectivas y ofensivas. (Efesios 4:29.)
□ “Virtud” significa fundamentalmente “bondad” o “excelencia moral”, aunque puede referirse a excelencia de cualquier tipo. Por consiguiente, podemos apreciar las cualidades, méritos y logros del prójimo que sean estimables y se conformen a las normas de Dios.
□ “Digna de alabanza” se aplica con justicia tan solo a aquello que recibe la alabanza de Dios o de una autoridad que cuenta con su debido reconocimiento. (1 Corintios 4:5; 1 Pedro 2:14.)
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Filipenses 4:8
(Filipenses 4:8) Finalmente, hermanos, cuantas cosas sean verdaderas, cuantas sean de seria consideración, cuantas sean justas, cuantas sean castas, cuantas sean amables, cuantas sean de buena reputación, cualquier virtud que haya y cualquier cosa que haya digna de alabanza, continúen considerando estas cosas.
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Minding of the Spirit
Something that can help us to combat sin’s grip on the fallen flesh is what Paul went on to say: “The minding of the spirit means life and peace.” (Romans 8:6) Thus, rather than be dominated by the flesh, we must let our mind come under the influence of the spirit and thrive on things of the spirit. What are they? At Philippians 4:8, Paul makes a list of them: “Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well spoken of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.” Let us take a closer look and get a better understanding of what we should continue considering.
First of all, Paul listed eight moral qualities. We, of course, realize that Christians are not restricted to thinking only on Scriptural or doctrinal matters at all times. There is a wide range of subjects or topics on which we can set our minds. But the important thing is that they must measure up to the moral qualities specified by Paul. Each of the categories of “things” cited by Paul deserves our attention. Let us consider them in turn.
□ “True” involves more than just being true or false. It means being truthful, upright, and trustworthy, something that is real, not merely giving the appearance of being so.—1 Timothy 6:20.
□ “Of serious concern” refers to things that are dignified and respectful. It evokes a sense of reverence, something that is lofty, noble, and honorable rather than vulgar and low.
□ “Righteous” means meeting God’s standard, not man’s. Worldly men occupy their minds with unrighteous schemes, but we are to think on and take delight in things that are righteous in God’s sight.—Compare Psalm 26:4; Amos 8:4-6.
□ “Chaste” means pure and holy not only in conduct (sexual or otherwise) but also in thought and motive. “The wisdom from above is first of all chaste,” says James. Jesus, who is “pure,” is the perfect Example for us to consider.—James 3:17; 1 John 3:3.
□ “Lovable” is that which incites and inspires love in others. We are to “consider one another to incite to love and fine works,” rather than put our minds on things that arouse hatred, bitterness, and contention.—Hebrews 10:24.
□ “Well spoken of” means not just being “reputable” or “of good report” but also, in the active sense, being upbuilding and commending. We set our minds on things that are wholesome and upbuilding rather than demeaning and offensive.—Ephesians 4:29.
□ “Virtue” basically means “goodness” or “moral excellence,” but it can mean excellence of any kind. Thus, we can appreciate the valuable qualities, merits, and accomplishments of others in line with God’s standard.
□ “Praiseworthy” things are truly so if the praise comes from God or from authority duly recognized by him.—1 Corinthians 4:5; 1 Peter 2:14.
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Philippians 4:8
(Philippians 4:8) Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well spoken of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Consider Your Steps Carefully
What can you do? The Bible gives some good advice on this matter. “Anyone inexperienced puts faith in every word,” says Proverbs 14:15. This is not destructive cynicism. It is a realistic reminder of the need for caution. Only a very naive, inexperienced person is going to trust blindly every word he hears. With good reason the Bible proverb continues: “But the shrewd one considers his steps.” English playwright William Shakespeare wrote: “Trust not to rotten planks.” Anyone who thinks that the planks on a bridge over a deep drop may be rotten would be very foolish to step on them. How, then, can you ‘consider your steps’ so that you do not misplace your trust?
The Bible encourages us to test out what people say rather than just blindly accept everything we hear. “The ear itself makes a test of words, just as the palate tastes when eating,” it says. (Job 34:3) Isn’t that true? Don’t we usually taste food before we swallow it? We should also make a test of people’s words and actions before we swallow them. No one who is genuine will take offense if we check his credentials. That we should check to see that something is genuine is supported by the Scottish proverb that says: “He that deceives me once, shame fall him; if he deceives me twice, shame fall me.”
The apostle Paul advised: “Put all things to the test.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, Today’s English Version) The word used by the apostle Paul for “test” was also used in connection with testing precious metals to see if they were genuine. A prudent person always tested to see if what he was buying was genuine. Otherwise he might have ended up with what was called fool’s gold—something that looked like gold but that was, in fact, worthless.
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Proverbs 14:15
(Proverbs 14:15) Anyone inexperienced puts faith in every word, but the shrewd one considers his steps.
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