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Hot Thoughts, Part 2: When Worldly Thinking Sneaks Into Your Marriage · Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel

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  Have you ever felt disconnected from God's truth, barely realizing how worldly
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  thoughts and fleshly reasoning have subtly taken hold?
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  Welcome to part two of Couples Journey blog series podcast, Hot Thoughts.
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  Today, Rey and Annie remind us how straying from God's word can distort our
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  perceptions and undermine our marriage.
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  Yet, there is hope in his truth to restore and renew. Here's part two.
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  Because we have strayed from God, we have also become disconnected from His truths.
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  We've become worldly, allowing fleshly reasonings to resonate within us,
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  often without realizing that we are already undermining God's Word.
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  Sadly, we only come to see this need for His truth and wisdom when we start
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  experiencing the consequences of our choices, the worldly thoughts and perceptions that lead us astray.
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  These consequences not only separate us from God's truth but also cause us to
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  become callous toward Him and His Word.
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  We struggle to accept reality and admit that we need ongoing help and guidance from Him.
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  Pride and self-centeredness will continue to reside within us and will further
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  affect our marriage if we do not make a conscious decision to stop the cycle
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  of worldly thoughts and fleshly perspectives.
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  A verse from 2 Corinthians serves as a powerful reminder of this reality.
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  We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God.
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  And we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
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  2 Corinthians 10 verse 5. We must learn to demolish all wrong and proud thoughts
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  that oppose God's truth through the power of His Word.
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  God's Word is more effective than human wisdom.
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  It exposes false reasoning and illuminates our minds.
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  When we immerse ourselves in His Word, we are enlightened and aware of the Holy
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  Spirit's power and influence.
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  Our minds come to recognize that Christ is our only Savior.
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  What He accomplished on the cross powerfully convicts us to submit to Him,
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  embrace His truth with love, and obey Him.
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  This transformation is impossible without God's grace, His divine power that
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  renews our minds and leads us into joyful submission to Christ's authority.
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  As a result, our perception of life and marriage begins to change.
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  Our desires shift and a growing hunger to know God develops within us.
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  Our restored relationship with God through Jesus Christ and access to the Holy
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  Spirit enable us to recognize the greatness of His forgiveness for our past mistakes.
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  They also open our eyes to the ongoing transformation He will do in us.
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  Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 10 verse 5, we can draw several key lessons. 1.
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  Guard against proud and false reasonings, just as worldly beliefs and pride oppose God's truth.
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  Negative attitudes, selfish reasoning, and pride can cause misunderstandings
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  and conflicts in marriage. 2.
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  Humility and openness. Recognize the importance of humbling ourselves and being
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  receptive to God's guiding truth and wisdom in marriage. 3.
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  Power of wisdom and grace, like God's word demolishing false arguments.
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  Kindness, patience, and wisdom can replace bitterness, accusations,
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  and pride in our relationships. 4.
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  Submission to a higher authority, just as believers are called to bring their
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  thoughts into obedience to Christ.
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  Spouses are encouraged to submit to God's principles, love, humility,
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  forgiveness, in their union. 5.
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  Transformation and willing submission. True change in marriage occurs when both
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  partners willingly and joyfully submit to God's truth in one another,
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  driven by divine grace rather than coercion or pride.
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  Although these lessons may seem
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  long and challenging, let us remember that Jesus has not left us alone.
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  Through Him, we have access to the power and influence of the Holy Spirit,
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  who guides us as we are being transformed to obey God's truths.
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  His grace delivers us from pride and self-centeredness. Imagine if you and your
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  spouse united in this desire for transformation. With Jesus Christ, nothing is impossible.
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  Before we close, we want to invite you to engage with us and support the Couples
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  Your support encourages more couples to seek God's guidance and grow stronger together.
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  Learn more about this movement on the website www.couplesjourney.org.
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  Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can make a difference.
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  Here's the final part of today's episode.
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  As we conclude today's reflection, remember that aligning our thoughts with
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  God's truth is a continual journey guided by His Spirit.
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  Rey and Annie invite you to stay tuned tomorrow as we dig deeper into how divine
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  grace empowers us to break free from pride and self-centeredness.
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  Transforming our marriages through submission to Christ. Don't miss part three.
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  Join us then for more insight and encouragement.