Wednesday, April 1 ~ [Jesus] said to Peter: “Get behind me, Satan! . . . You think, not God’s thoughts, but those of men.”​—Matt. 16:23.

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Wednesday, April 1

[Jesus] said to Peter: “Get behind me, Satan! . . . You think, not God’s thoughts, but those of men.”—Matt. 16:23.

 

What about us? Do we think God’s thoughts or those of this world? Granted, we have likely conformed our conduct to God’s requirements. But what about our thinking? Are we bringing our thoughts and viewpoints into alignment with Jehovah’s? Doing so requires a deliberate effort. On the other hand, little or no effort is needed to absorb the world’s thinking. That is because the spirit of the world is all around us. (Eph. 2:2) Furthermore, because it often appeals to self-interest, the world’s way of thinking can be enticing. Yes, it is challenging to think like Jehovah but all too easy to think like the world. However, if we allow the world to mold our thinking, we will be inclined toward selfishness and a desire for moral independence. (Mark 7:21, 22) It is therefore vital that we cultivate “God’s thoughts,” not “those of men.” w18.11 18 ¶1; 19 ¶3-4