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Romans 8:14 - Preoccupied ... in a Good Way.

Romans 8:14 (NLT) For all who are led by the 
Spirit of God are children of God.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Im adopted. A man named Oscar Laurie, 
one of my mothers husbands, adopted me and 
treated me as his son. That is where I got my last 
name. Hes in Heaven now, and I still feel a 
great love for him. 
   In the same way, God chose us and adopted 
us as His children. This is important to 
remember when were going through something 
stressful that causes us to worry. God wants to hear 
from us. 
   The apostle Paul wrote, For those who 
live according to the flesh set their minds on 
the things of the flesh, but those who live 
according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit 
(Romans 8:5 NKJV). Thats what it means to have 
the Holy Spirit dominate our minds. 
   Setting our minds on the things of the 
Spirit is to be preoccupied with things that 
preoccupy the Holy Spirit. And what would those things 
be? The rest of Romans 8 answers that question. 
   For example, verses 15"16 tell us that 
God removes the fear of rejection and assures us 
that we are His children. Then verses 26"27 
tell us that the Holy Spirit gives us confidence 
to approach God in prayer. 
   God wants us to think about the fact that 
He has adopted us, loves us, and welcomes us. 
   The opposite of this is thinking about 
sinful things. A lot can fall into this category, 
such as lust, anger, or hatred. Or, it can be 
empty things like fame and fortune. 
   Jesus said, So dont worry about 
these things, saying, What will we eat? What 
will we drink? What will we wear? These things 
dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your 
heavenly Father already knows all your needs 
(Matthew 6:31"32 NLT). 
   Spirit-led people are spiritually minded 
people. So be preoccupied with the things of God. 
[Greg Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE


http://www.abible.com/devotions/2007/20070208-1054.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657