Have the mind of Christ
“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus…” (Phil. 2:5 ESV)
Sometimes, I remember something I did or said negatively to someone and then say to myself, “What was I thinking!” Of course, you usually can’t go back and fix poorly spoken words. But, you can seek forgiveness and determine not to make the same mistake in the future. I think the best solution, however, is to not make the mistake in the first place by having the mind of Christ on matters. The Bible has a lot to say on the subject.
To have the “mind of Christ” is to have Christ in your mind
The Bible says that Christ is the Word (John 1:1), so when you put His Words into your mind (memorize Scripture), you can transform your mind to His. This will help you understand His perfect will on things.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Rom. 12:2 ESV)
Set your mind on the right things
“For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” (Rom. 8:6 ESV)
“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus…” (Phil 2:5 ESV)
The spiritual person has the mind of Christ
“The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Cor. 2:14-16 ESV)
Prepare your mind for action
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:13 ESV)
And…
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Phil. 4:8 ESV