5038 mind, the human
Dictionary of Bible Themes

On account of its inner orientation the fallen human mind is in conflict with the mind of God. It is nevertheless capable of knowing God, and of being changed and renewed by him.

Job 12:1-3

The human mind is the seat of reason and decision-making

See also

1 Chronicles 17:2
2 Chronicles 7:11
Nehemiah 5:7
Psalms 19:14; 49:3
Proverbs 15:28; 19:21
Ecclesiastes 2:3; 8:16
Daniel 4:16; 5:12; 7:1
Romans 10:10; 14:5
1 Corinthians 14:14-15
1 Peter 1:13
Revelation 17:9
Jeremiah 17:9

The fallen human mind

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The human mind is fatally flawed by sin

Genesis 6:5; 8:21
2 Chronicles 12:14
Psalms 5:9; 64:6; 73:7
Isaiah 32:6
Jeremiah 17:1
Romans 8:5-8
Ephesians 4:17-18
Romans 1:19-20

Even the fallen mind can know something of God through creation

Isaiah 44:16-18

See also

The fallen mind tends to confuse the Creator with his creation

Romans 1:21-25
Matthew 15:19

Consequences of the human mind's sinfulness

Sinful attitudes lead to sinful words and actions

See also

Romans 1:28-32

pp Mk 7:21-22

Ephesians 4:17-19
Colossians 2:18
1 Timothy 6:5
2 Timothy 3:8
Romans 2:5

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Sinfulness leads to death

Romans 6:23
Colossians 1:21
James 1:6-8

Doubt and instability

Psalms 51:3

God can change the attitudes of the sinful human mind

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The mind can be convicted of sin

1 Kings 2:44
John 16:8-11
1 Thessalonians 1:9

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The mind can be changed

2 Chronicles 32:26
Job 42:6
Psalms 119:36
Acts 2:37; 26:17-18
2 Corinthians 4:6

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It is God who enlightens the mind

Deuteronomy 29:4
1 Samuel 10:9
Job 38:36

God may withhold understanding

Isaiah 32:4
Jeremiah 24:7; 31:33; 32:39
Ezekiel 11:19; 18:31; 36:26-27
Romans 2:4
2 Corinthians 3:14
Psalms 51:10

It is God who renews the human mind

See also

Titus 3:3-7
Romans 12:1-2

The renewed mind of the believer

Colossians 1:9-10

Renewal brings knowledge of God

Philippians 4:7

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Renewal brings peace

Isaiah 26:3
Romans 8:5

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Renewal leads to obedience

Romans 7:25; 12:1-2
Colossians 1:10; 3:1-2
1 Peter 1:13
Hebrews 8:10; 10:16
Jeremiah 31:33
2 Corinthians 11:3

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The believer's mind needs growth and renewal

Romans 7:22-23
Ephesians 1:17
Colossians 1:9

See also

1409 dream
1441 revelation, necessity
5894 intelligence
5904 maturity, spiritual
6178 hardness of heart
6181 ignorance
6734 repentance, importance
8146 renewal, natural order
8361 wisdom
8408 decision-making
8419 enlightenment
8777 lust
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