The document discusses the problem with having a mind shaped by culture rather than by God. It says the human mind is naturally depraved and hostile to God, and culture actively tries to conform minds to its worldview. It emphasizes that training young people to develop a Christian worldview is necessary for their survival, as they will encounter competing worldviews. The document also provides strategies for renovating one's mindset, including recognizing cultural influences, rethinking unbiblical ideas, and replacing falsehoods with truth.

1. The Problem With My Mind Thinking Biblically

4. Salvation’s Three Phases [1] Adapted from “ Stages of Spiritual Education Chart ” by Ishak Wonohadidjojo The Role of Christian Schooling , The Christian School Educator Vol. 8 number 1, 2004/05 Spiritual Maturity [1] New Creation 2 Cor 5:17 Cultivation of heart for Gospel Goal Progressive growth toward Christ likeness Change of being through new birth Transmission of behavior, lifestyle and worldview What Happens Doctrine/ Truths Gospel/Jesus Christ Law/Reality Content Facilitator of change Gospel proclaimer Modeler of change Teacher’s Role Model/Instruction/Use of gifts Supernatural work of Holy Spirit Model/Instruction Method of Communication Process Moment Process Nature Nurture/Work out Conversion Incubation The Stage

10. Replacement Thinking Be still and know…(Ps. 46:10) Hurried and busy Spiritual Formation (I Cor 14:20) No interior life Thoughtful (Ps. 119:27, Prov. 8:5) Sensate Engaged (Matt 28:19-20) Passive God Centered (Exodus 20:1-3) Narcissistic Growing toward spiritual maturity (2 Tim 3:10-17) Infantile Part of a Body (Romans 12) Individualistic God’s Plan Our Tendencies