Many times our minds are occupied with trivial things. But today John is issuing a challenge to help set our minds on Scripture through the use of memorization and meditation. How do we do this, and why?

In our fallen state, all of us are naturally rebellious. Selfishness, self-indulgence, and self-autonomy are central–we want to make our own rules. But humility and submission are to be central in the lives of followers of Christ.

The concept of mentoring is familiar and quite popular. But it may be helpful to remember that real mentoring (or discipleship in the biblical sense) involves commitment, intentional effort, and practical action on the part of those involved.