10 Scriptures on Breaking Down Strongholds

This is the fifth devotional in a series on renewing the mind. To read the first four devotionals, click the links below.

Breaking Down Strongholds

“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

A stronghold in the mind is an area of resistance in our thinking that goes against the Word of God and His plans for us.

The Bible makes it clear that Satan is a liar (John 8:44). Therefore, when we believe his lies about who God is and who we are, we end up with fortified strongholds or thought patterns that keep us in bondage.

We eventually move in the direction of our dominant thoughts. So, if we do not counteract the lies with the truth of God’s Word, we will not enjoy the blessings God has already gifted us, and we will not live our lives to our full potential in Christ.

Is there an area of your life that is resisting change?

Perhaps you may struggle with low self-esteem, pride, anger, anxiety, or an addiction. Or you may be confused and doubting God’s Word because you opened your mind to the ideologies and reasonings of this world. There is hope!! Paul instructs us in 2 Corinthians 10:5 to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

Simply put, we must pay attention to what we are thinking. God’s Word is truth (John 17:17; Psalm 119:160). When we recognize an attitude or thought pattern that goes against the Word, we should go to God in prayer and ask for His help. Then, we replace the lies with the truth of Scripture – we align our thoughts with Christ.

Typically, it takes a long time for a negative thought pattern to fully develop into an attitude. Therefore, we must patiently stay in the Word and allow it to transform and change us.

Below are 10 Scriptures on renewing the mind and breaking down strongholds I previously saved on my Notes App. If you are unfamiliar with the Scriptures, I encourage you to study them and meditate on them consistently.

You can download a PDF copy of the ten Scriptures below by clicking HERE.

Grace and peace be multiplied to you.

10 Scriptures on Breaking Down Strongholds and Renewing the Mind

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV

“For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 NIV

“for, “Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 2:16 NIV

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:1-2 NIV

“Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.” 1 Peter 1:13 NIV

“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NIV

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NIV

“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NIV

“My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:20-23 NIV

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