2 Corinthians 10:3-5, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculation and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 11:3, But I am afraid, lest as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” You’ve heard the phrase, “mind over matter”. There is a child’s book called, “The Little Engine That Could“. It tells a story of a little train that wanted to bring toys to the children on the other side of a mountain. It’s a story about how a red train was on its way to deliver the toys but broke down. The yellow and black trains refused to help get the toys to the children, giving excuses. Finally, a little blue train comes along and despite its small size agrees to help. The little blue train makes it over the mountain by repeating “I think I can” over and over. Why am I telling you this children’s story. Because our war is not against flesh and blood, but against the one who wants to destroy our fortresses, our faith, our walk in Christ. The little engine knew what was important and set his mind on achieving the goal. 2 Corinthians 11:3 Paul is telling the church in Corinth that the serpent was trying to lead them astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion. Oh, the enemy puts thought in our minds continually trying to lead us astray. Maybe the thoughts are “don’t bother to tell him about Jesus, he is too lost”. Or maybe it’s a thought that causes us to go back to the fleshly things we did, “one drink won’t hurt”, or “you deserve this, you’ve had a long day.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 tells us to take captive every thought to the obedience of Christ. Colossians 3:1-2 “If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Mind over what matters is the key here. Taking captive our thoughts of obedience in Christ. The enemy is a liar, the father of all lies (John 8:44), don’t be led astray by his deception. Keep seeking God’s direction. Set your mind on the things above. Pray without ceasing. Our weapons are endless in defeating the arrows the enemy tries. We have a full armor of God to withstand the devil. The helmet of salvation protects our minds. Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything, worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.”