Dec 23

“….I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:” 2 Peter 3:1

Our minds are not naturally pure - sadly they are far from it. They along with all other systems in our human being, were soiled, spoiled and defiled by sin. Of our own accord, we are also unable to cleanse our minds, any more than we can our souls, from the impurities which stain them. It takes the blood of Jesus to purify our thinking, feeling and desire. It is to such ‘purified-by-Jesus’ minds that Peter speaks to, minds deemed able and willing to receive the truth and depth of the things of God. In spite of their improved state, however, our minds are yet the minds of humans, and thus susceptible to forgetting even the important things which have been related and relayed to us. The apostle here takes pains to renew the instructions, to prompt and bring our pure minds, back on track or in harmony with truth, by way of remembrance. The concept of repetition to impart knowledge or remind of previously learned truth, is well established in scripture and fits with the experience we all have, when we want to retain important information or facts. Remembering and being reminded of the goodness of God, His doctrine and some aspect or application of His Word, is the duty and privilege of all believers, and should form the greatest part of all our fellowship and interaction with one another. Spending our fellowship time in complaints, criticisms or negative conversation, can only do damage to all participants. How much better to follow the example laid down by the scripture, and like the Apostle Peter lovingly stir up, and encourage one another by provoking our memories, through better, higher, edifying and soul strengthening discussion! 


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