Famous stories
• Lord of the Rings
• Star Wars
• King Arthur

What is it about the world that gives us this deep urge to want powerful weapons?
Why do we write them into our stories?

The Mind of Christ
What is the mind of Christ?

Philippians 2:5-11
• Obedience grounded in humility
• Willingness to suffer and endure
• Willingness to lay down your own rights & preferences
• Looking forward to glory and joy
• Entrusting ourselves to God

Luke 9:23
• We have the mind of Christ – 1st Corinth 2:16 & Philippians 2:5

Armed to Fight Sin
• The mind of Christ – the nerve center of sin is severed in our lives
• The way before Christ – pursuit of passions of the flesh

Are you using the mind of Christ to assess your life?

Armed for Christian Living
• Relationship to God - holiness
• Relationship with each other - love
• Relationship with the church – spiritual gifts