Bible Study Questions — The Hierarchy of the Mind
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1. How does Romans 12:1-2 define the relationship between being a “living sacrifice” and renewing the mind? What practical steps can believers take to avoid conformity to worldly values?
2. How do passages like 1 Peter 3:15 and Isaiah 1:18 emphasize the balance between intellectual faith and moral discernment?
3. How does the object of our worship directly shape our thoughts, choices, and character?
4. Compare the “original harmony” of Adam’s mind (pre-sin) with the post-fall mind described in Romans 1:21-23.
5. How does surrendering the will to the Holy Spirit restore order to the mind’s hierarchy?
6. How do Psalm 119:9-11 and Psalm 1:2-3 provide a framework for grounding faith in God’s Word rather than emotions?
7. How can believers guard against self-idolatry?
8. How do meditation, study, and memorization of Scripture renew the mind?
9. How does consistently focusing on Christ reshape neural pathways and beliefs?
10. Identify one area where your thoughts, feelings, or will are not aligned with God’s hierarchy. How can you apply biblical principles to restore order?
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