Sophronismos - The Power of a Sound Mind
The Kingdom Corner podcast
Host: Matt Geib
In this episode, Matt discusses Sophronismos - The Power of a Sound Mind
[00:00:34] - Recap of last week’s episode
[00:02:51] - II Timothy 1:6-7 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
[00:03:53] - Romans 12:1-2 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b] 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
[00:05:59] - II Timothy 1:6-7
[00:07:40] - Discussion of Sound Mind
[00:14:11] - Definition of Sophronismos
[00:17:45] - John the Baptist, repent and have a change of mind
[00:18:12] - Romans 12:1-2
[00:18:43] - II Timothy 1:6-7
Quotes from the episode:
“We want to be transformed to show the life and image of God out to the world.” [00:04:35]
“You can’t walk that Kingdom of God power out unless you have a sound mind.” [00:07:38]
“It’s a calling or an admonition into the soundness of mind, into moderation for self-control. God is calling you to have a sound mind, to be in control of your mind.” [00:11:51]
“God gives you a spirit of temperament to be able to think clearly, to be able to moderate and control your own mind.” [00:15:18]
Links:
Mind Traffic by Pastor Tyler Frick - https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Traffic-Tyler-Frick/dp/1732448647/ref=sr_1_1?crid=206O8S74OWQF5&keywords=mind+traffic+book&qid=1580231918&sprefix=Mind+traff%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1
The Kings Company - https://thekingscompany.teachable.com
Contact:
matthewpgeib@gmail.com
