Sound Mind Training

My girl and her girl
2011ish

"These older women must train the younger women... to live wisely [sensibly, self-controlled, sound-minded, God-honoring]." (Titus 2:4-5)

It's amazing to me how often I "just happen" upon a biblical teaching that fits perfectly into the next lesson for our young women's small group. Last week, while scanning across Christian radio programs, I "stumbled" upon Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth teaching the responsibility of older women to train younger women to  have "sophron" (Greek for sound minds). A sensible, sound mind honors God and blesses others in attitude, emotions, words, and behavior. 

Mind check, beloved! Are you operating out of a sound mind today?

Lord Jesus, please train us well in sound minds so that we may train others.

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, love, and a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)