Our Scripture is 2 Corinthians 10:5.
“We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
This passage contains a teaching that, when understood, will help you live a righteous life. Paul tells us to “take captive every thought.”
The phrase “take captive every thought” is a call to be intentional about what we allow to dwell in our minds. You may think you can’t help what you think about, but that is not true. When you find bad thoughts coming into your mind, think about something else—something good. The good thoughts will drive out the negative thoughts.
It’s not just about letting thoughts passively come and go but rather capturing them, evaluating whether they align with righteousness, and if not, letting your mind focus on other things.
In a world full of distractions, doubts, and negative influences, our minds can easily be pulled in directions that distance us from living as we should. Unchecked, these thoughts—whether they be worries, temptations, or false beliefs—can grow and take root in our hearts, affecting our decisions and actions.
To take a thought captive means to hold it up against the teachings of Jesus and ask, “Does this thought align with who Christ is? Is it loving, truthful, and filled with faith? Or is it fearful, prideful, or self-centered?”
Turn your thought of worry into a prayer of trust. Turn your self-condemnation into a reminder of God’s grace.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.