What is the mind of Christ and how to have it.

The idea of having the “mind of Christ” might sound a bit mysterious, but it really comes down to this: believers are invited to think and live the way Christ did—always in tune with the Most High. In 1 Corinthians 2:16, Paul writes:

For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

At first glance, that sounds huge: how can we possibly share Christ’s mindset? Yet Paul is clear that, as believers, we can. Of course, not everyone automatically has this mindset; it belongs to those who have truly placed their faith in the Most High. Even among believers, some still cling to old patterns of thinking, while others learn to see the world the way Christ does—humble, obedient, and focused on the Father’s will.

In this article, we’ll explore what it means to have the mind of Christ and how to practice it daily. We’ll see that this isn’t about being perfect or knowing every scripture by heart—it’s about choosing to see and respond to life as Christ would, trusting the Most High in every situation.

A Mindset Aligned With the Father’s Will

It’s crucial to understand that the mind of Christ involves being completely on board with what the Father wants. In other words, whatever the Most High says or does—even if it challenges us or causes discomfort—serves His purpose. If we truly have Christ’s mindset, we don’t cling to our own opinions or ideas. We recognize that He’s above us, knows better than we do, and is absolutely trustworthy in every situation.

John 8:26 (KJV)
“I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

This is a perfect example of what it means to have the mind of Yahawashi: He came to earth with one purpose—to do and say only what the Most High wanted. As He said:

Jhn 6:38 KJV For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

Our goal is to reach this point too: doing only what the Most High tells us. We should constantly ask Him to guide us in everything we do. As we practice this, we’ll begin to recognize His leading in our daily lives.

Jesus himself spoke only what He heard from the Father:

Jhn 8:26 KJV I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

Christ is our example of total trust in the Most High. These are foundational principles, but they won’t become real in our lives unless we actually put them into practice. We build our trust in the Father through consistent obedience, even when things don’t turn out the way we hoped.

Even in disappointments or setbacks, we can trust that the Father is still guiding us. By following Christ pattern, we learn to rely on the Most High’s will more than our own—and that’s when we truly begin to have the mind of Christ.

Perfect peace

Isaiah 26:3 KJV
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

This verse shows us that true peace comes from keeping our minds focused on the Lord. In Hebrew, the word “peace” is actually repeated—“peace, peace”—which points to an unshakable calm. It’s peace with God through Christ, peace in our own hearts, and peace with the people around us. When we trust God’s promises and remember He’s in control, we can rest in that unwavering calm—even when life gets tough.

When the Most High sees that you truly trust Him, He’ll never fall short on His end—He can’t. Our part is to stay consistent in our faith, just like Christ did. He wasn’t distracted by things that don’t really matter in the long run. A lot of what we stress over in this world simply isn’t that important compared to practicing the Scriptures and living for the Father.

It’s also vital to remember that the Father isn’t just walking beside us; He’s living inside us. That’s why we walk by faith, not by what we see with our eyes. If we don’t actually believe what we read or hear from the Word, this walk won’t work. Our minds are constantly under attack, so we have to cast down any thought that tries to steal our faith. When we struggle, it’s okay to be honest with the Father—tell Him you trust His power but need help with any unbelief that lingers. One of the best ways to strengthen your faith is to glorify Him right in the middle of whatever you’re facing. Praise Him for who He is and everything He’s already done.

Isa 26:4 KJV
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.

Our strength comes from placing our trust in the Most High. Christ showed us exactly how that looks—He never wavered, which is why He overcame every challenge and did such powerful works. When we rely on God the same way, we tap into that everlasting strength that only He can provide.

Many people misunderstand this verse by taking it out of context and thinking it applies to everyone. But as believers, we’re called to think like the Father—just as Christ did. If we have Christ’s mindset, and Christ is one with the Father, then we share the Father’s perspective too. This verse, then, isn’t directed at believers who’ve aligned their hearts with God, but rather at those still living outside His ways.

Isa 55:7 KJV
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Here we see the wicked and unrighteous doing whatever they want, relying on their own thinking. This verse paves the way for Isaiah 55:8, where the Lord addresses those still clinging to their own ways, not those living by the Spirit. In other words, it’s aimed at people who haven’t turned to God yet—urging them to forsake their self-centered mindset and come back to the Father for mercy and pardon.

Isa 55:9 KJV
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Even though we don’t always grasp every detail of what the Most High is doing, we’re still meant to agree with His Word. Here, He tells those who rely on their own thoughts that His ways and His power are on a completely different level—just like the vast distance between heaven and earth. If we trust Him, we align ourselves with a wisdom that’s far beyond our own.

1Co 2:14 KJV
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

We need the Spirit to guide our thinking. Once we learn to move beyond our own thoughts and feelings—which is essential—we can truly get in the Spirit and allow the Most High to transform how we see and receive things. That means being willing to submit, not pushing back against His will, and humbling ourselves before Him.

Sometimes, what appears one way is only an illusion; the Most High may be using a situation for a greater purpose. Consider how Christ didn’t dwell on the fact that He had to die—He focused on the salvation it would bring to countless people. Though it seemed horrific at the time, it had a beautiful, life-giving outcome.

Instead of viewing things with natural, carnal eyes, we need spiritual vision. If a person doesn’t have Christ’s mindset, they simply can’t understand these deeper truths.

1Co 2:15 KJV
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man

When the Spirit is flowing in us, we naturally become judges of what’s right or wrong—not by our own thinking, but by using the mind of Christ. We can’t stay silent if the Spirit of the Most High is nudging us to speak up. If we truly have His Spirit, we’ll feel compelled to address anything unrighteous.

As believers, when we see something happening in the world, we can come together, weigh it according to God’s standards, and decide the right course of action. That way, we know what we should—or shouldn’t—get involved in.

1Co 2:16 KJV
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Being spiritual isn’t about how we feel; it’s about what the Spirit is saying. In the beginning, we might not always stay in step with the Spirit, but over time, our alignment with Him should grow stronger until moments of disconnect are rare.

Even if something looks a certain way on the surface, we need to stay tuned to what the Spirit reveals underneath. Nobody can instruct the Most High or tell Him what to do, but through the mind of Christ, we can begin to grasp His ways.

1Co 3:1 KJV
And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.

Paul himself had deep spiritual gifts and the mind of Christ, able to share profound truths from God. Yet he realized he couldn’t present those deeper insights to the Corinthian believers at that time. Though they had the Holy Spirit and faith in Christ, they still saw things too much from a human standpoint, which kept them in a spiritually immature state. They weren’t unsaved; they just weren’t mature enough to handle more advanced spiritual teaching. Paul calls them “babes in Christ” because they were still growing in understanding, needing simpler instruction before they could grasp higher spiritual wisdom.

Rom 12:1 KJV
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

We don’t just wake up one day as entirely new people; we need to put in real effort to see transformation. It starts when we apply the Word to our lives and let the Most High work on our behalf. We have to make sure we have the mindset of Christ. Often, the problem is we want to hang on to our old ways. But the Word calls us to submit fully—without twisting it to fit our own ideas.

When we give up our own plans and commit wholeheartedly to the Most High, that’s how we begin to have Christ’s mind. Eventually, we reach a point where our main desire is to learn what the Father wants and to be a willing vessel in His hands.

1Co 6:19-20 KJV
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Paul wants us to see that our bodies aren’t just ours to do with as we please; they belong to the Lord. The Holy Spirit lives inside us, making us His temple. And since Christ paid for us with His own life, we’ve been redeemed from sin and are now His treasured possession. That’s why we’re called to honor Him both on the outside (with our bodies) and on the inside (with our spirits). When we grasp that we’re truly His—purchased by His sacrifice—it changes how we live and reminds us to treat ourselves as vessels for His glory.

Our day job isn’t necessarily our spiritual calling. Often, our true spiritual purpose shows up in what we do beyond our everyday work—though, of course, we can bring our calling into our job. The key is being open to serve as a vessel for the Most High. That willingness helps us discover what He actually wants us to do.

Think about Paul: he made tents to earn a living, but that wasn’t his real calling. His spiritual purpose was preaching the gospel. It’s our overall way of life—how we follow God and reflect His love—that defines our true purpose.

We don’t need to wait for a huge, dramatic gift before we start serving. Every gift comes from the same Spirit, and each plays its part in building the kingdom. To have the mind of Christ, we have to let go of what we think we know—something that’s often challenging, but ultimately frees us to walk in true purpose.

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Paul reminds believers here that we shouldn’t pattern ourselves after the values and practices of the world—whether that’s living in sin or clinging to outdated traditions. Instead, we should go through an ongoing, daily transformation by letting the Spirit renew our thinking. That means choosing God’s ways over old habits, seeking His guidance through prayer, Scripture, and fellowship, and staying open to His constant work in our hearts.

The result is that we can “prove”—or discern—what truly pleases the Lord. Through this renewed mindset, we come to understand and embrace God’s will, which is always good, acceptable, and perfect. Essentially, Paul’s urging us to exchange our limited perspective for a Spirit-led viewpoint so we can live in step with the Most High’s purpose for our lives.

Philippians 2:5 KJV
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.

we need to develop the same humble attitude that Christ showed. His example teaches us to lower ourselves, serve others, and remain obedient to the Father’s plan. By following that same humble, loving spirit, we become more like Him in every area of our lives.

Phl 2:3 KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves

That means we lay aside selfish ambition and put others first. We aren’t meant to obsess over our own interests or needs, but to care about others, too:

Phl 2:4 KJV
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Instead of living in pride, we stay humble, seeking unity and peace in the body of Christ. When we truly value one another, it reflects the heart of the Father and strengthens our fellowship in Him.

Jesus said He and the Father are one in the Spirit. The same power Christ drew upon is also flowing in us right now, but we need to believe it’s available. The problem is, we keep seeing ourselves as the old version—our flesh hasn’t changed, so we assume our true identity hasn’t either. In reality, our spirit is renewed and can handle more power than we imagine. We’re not just limited by our bodies; the Spirit lets us transcend our physical nature and directly connect with the Father and Christ.

Our spirits can transcend our flesh. When we walk in the Spirit, our spirit unites with the Father’s and the Son’s, making us one with Them:

Jhn 17:20-21 KJV
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

No one can reach the Father except through Christ. When we truly know Christ, we come to know the Father and see Him at work in Christ’s life:

Jhn 14:6 KJV
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Jhn 14:7-9 KJV
If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

Some people get confused when Christ says we can “see” the Father, forgetting that the Most High is Spirit, not flesh. We catch a glimpse of Him when we observe His character and nature shining through Christ—and through other Spirit-led believers as well

2Co 13:5 KJV
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

Our true identity isn’t wrapped up in our flesh. We belong to the One who created all things. Even if we imagine stripping away everything physical, we’d still be in God’s presence. Since Christ dwells in us, we’re more than just bodies—our spirits can connect directly with Him. When we realize this, we see how vital it is to remain in the faith, living in a way that reflects our transformed nature.

Paul challenges believers to look inward and test whether they truly stand in the faith. The key question is whether Christ is genuinely at work in our lives. If He is, we’ll see evidence of His Spirit shaping our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. If not, then our faith is empty, making us like counterfeit coins. The point is, real faith isn’t just about talk; it’s about Christ dwelling in us and producing real change that confirms we belong to Him.