Well, Well, Well!

Sometimes when an individual is heard saying, “Well, well, well!” the response is, “That’s a pretty deep subject for a shallow mind.” With jesting aside, how healthy is our mind?

The body can become sick and be in need of medical help. Those who become sick in the head are urged to seek the help of a psychiatrist. There are also those who are sick in spirit and need to recognize the help only God can provide for the sin-sick soul. However, God is the Creator of body, mind, and spirit, and living with a proper focus on Him can impact the whole life -- even the physical as noted by the psalmist regarding effects associated with the guilt of sin. (note Psalm 31:10 and 32:3-5)

In Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus, we read the following exhortation.

“(5) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with A SINCERE HEART [Gk. “kardias”, “heart”], as you would Christ, (6) not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, DOING THE WILL OF GOD FROM THE HEART [Gk. “psuche”, “soul”], (7) rendering service WITH A GOOD WILL [Gk. “eunoias”] as to the Lord and not to man, (8) knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.” ( Ephesians 6:5-8 ESV)

“Service with a good will.” The attitude in service here was not merely for the slave, but as verse eight indicated, “whether he is a slave or free.” There is application for all of us as we consider what is behind the service we offer in life. Though translations of this passage vary, in the Greek we have the words “heart” (Gk. “kardias”), “soul” (Gk. “psuche”), and literally “WELL MIND” (Gk., “eunoias”). The expression “good will” is from the Greek “eunoia”, a compound of “eu” meaning “well” and “nous” which is “the mind” and therefore literally refers to the “WELL MIND”. Service offered from a sincere heart as being done to the Lord rather than merely done for others is a sign of a WELL MIND. It is the servant attitude rooted deep within the heart, soul, and mind. With such a WELL MIND we will not mind serving the needs of others as we do so to the glory of the Lord.

When it comes to service we may have the muscle and the resources, but do we possess the heart, the soul, and the WELL MIND for it? Let us grow in such healthiness that the “good will” of mind will promote the will to do good as the opportunities arise.

Have a great day MAINTAINING A HEALTHY MIND FOR SERVICE!
Carl

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