The difference between the defeat of the old life and the victory of the new life is found in the renewal of our thinking.

Ephesians 4:22–24 (ESV) to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

1.   I must identify unhealthy patterns of thinking that keep me from becoming like Jesus.

Ephesians 4:22 (ESV)to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,

-I let Gods word and Spirit identify areas of my life that need to change.

           -I must agree with God and commit to change.

           -I should be specific and call it out.

2.   I must establish a new way of thinking based on Gods Word. 

Eph 4:23  and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,

A-  In the Bible – Psalm 1; Josh 1:8;

B -In knowing God   Colossians 3:9–11

C – By the power of the Holy Spirit. John 16:13

3.   I must determine to Live out What God has put in me.

Ephesians 4:24 (ESV) and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

A-  Jesus is the true pattern for my new life. Romans 8:29

B-  LIVING THE NEW LIFE IS INTENTIONAL. James 1:22