The Spiritual MindText: Romans 8:6Text: Romans 8:6

Romans 8:6 stands as the focal Romans 8:6 stands as the focal point of all the commands of the Old point of all the commands of the Old and New Testaments.and New Testaments.

Proverbs 29:18 – “Proverbs 29:18 – “Where there is Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.that keepeth the law, happy is he.””

The Requirement Of Vision

What Is The “Vision”?What Is The “Vision”?““Prophetic vision” … “guidance from Prophetic vision” … “guidance from God”God”““Dream, revelation, oracle” Dream, revelation, oracle” ((Strong’sStrong’s).).

(Num. 12:6; Joel 2:28; Jer. 23:28)(Num. 12:6; Joel 2:28; Jer. 23:28)I Peter 4:11 – I Peter 4:11 – “… the oracles of God”“… the oracles of God”Those who have the “vision” of Those who have the “vision” of Proverbs 29:18, have their minds on Proverbs 29:18, have their minds on spiritual matters (Rom. 8:6)!spiritual matters (Rom. 8:6)!““Vision” makes us wise (Ps. 119:98-Vision” makes us wise (Ps. 119:98-100).100).

The Result Of “No Vision” The Result Of “No Vision” ……

““The People Perish”The People Perish” (“cast off (“cast off restraint” … “uncontrolled”)restraint” … “uncontrolled”)

ANARCHY!!!!ANARCHY!!!!Sinful activities abound …Sinful activities abound …Christians are not immune!! (II Pet. Christians are not immune!! (II Pet. 2:20-22)2:20-22)““Why are there so many religions Why are there so many religions today?”today?”The spiritual mind (Rom. 8:6) wants The spiritual mind (Rom. 8:6) wants to conform to God’s “vision”!to conform to God’s “vision”!

The Requirement Of Vision

The “Happy” PersonThe “Happy” Person““Blessed” (Matt. 5; Rev. 22:14; Lk. Blessed” (Matt. 5; Rev. 22:14; Lk. 11:28)11:28)

““God blesses everyone who obeys his God blesses everyone who obeys his law”law” (CEV)(CEV)

Joy, True Contentment, Rejoicing at Joy, True Contentment, Rejoicing at knowing we are pleasing to God (Acts knowing we are pleasing to God (Acts 5:40-42; I Pet. 4:16; Phil. 4:11-13).5:40-42; I Pet. 4:16; Phil. 4:11-13).

The Requirement Of Vision

“What Must I Do To Be Saved?”

Hear The Gospel (Rom. Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17)10:17)

Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24)Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24)

Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3)Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3)

Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10)Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10)

Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21)Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21)For The Erring Child:For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I

Jn. 1:9),Jn. 1:9),Pray (Acts 8:22)Pray (Acts 8:22)