Is such a familiar scripture and we love to quote it, it’s just living it out sometimes is a little difficult. It says therefore, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature. Old things have passed away and behold all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Q & A：
- What are some of the hard places, past hurts or trauma that you have been through in your life? As a three-part being, explain why the soul or mind in particular needs to be renewed, and what are some “childish behaviors” you see in people or yourself as a result of getting stuck with old habits or old mindsets? (2 Cor 5:17; 1 Cor 13:11)
- What are some ways to renew our mind to come into well-being? Explain the consequences of unforgiveness on a person’s life and relationship with others (especially bitterness), and how can we change our mindset on forgiveness to be free from past hurts? (Phil 3:13; Heb 12:15; Matt 18:21-22, 33-35)
- Explain what are the characteristics of perfectionism and what are the pros and cons especially with the mindset of having the wrong motives or reasons in pleasing people. What does it mean to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul and mind, and how can learning to love God with our whole-self bring us into well-being with the presence of God? (Mark 7:2-6; Matt 23:37)