As I reflected on this movie, however, it occurred to me that we as Christians most often think like men, not in respect to gender, but in terms of carnality.  In other words, we think like natural men, worldly men, like people that make decisions based on the outer extremities of life; decisions that are influenced by our 5 senses.  But the sad reality is that…when we do this, we make decisions without having all the adequate information to help us make an informed decision or better yet, the right decision.

In the movie, the women were involved in unsuccessful relationships largely due to making most of their decisions from a fleshly perspective, but after engaging “the book,” they gained; arguably, insights into the minds of men. As they followed the wisdom of “the book,” the ladies began recalibrating their relationship repertoire; in other words, they stepped up their game on the brothers. Now it’s not my intent to spoil the movie by disclosing anything else, in the likely event you decide to support the film. In fact, we could debate whether the sisters made the right move or not; however, I would prefer to pursue what I think are some hidden spiritual predispositions, for us as CHRISTians.

The Bible is or should be our (CHRISTians’) ultimate source for inspiration, instructions, and insights into the mind of God through Christ. This “BOOK” is not outdated nor is it over-rated, frequently underrated, yet it tells us that we have the mind of Christ (1Cor.2: 16), which means that we have the capacity to “think like THE MAN!” Yes, there it is, I said it, you can think like Jesus.  When we begin to seek and surrender to the Word of God the Holy Spirit reveals to us the very heart and mind of God for our every issuation! Understand this, the word of God is truth, Jesus is truth, Jesus is the word of God made flesh according to John 1:14. When we align our thoughts with God’s word, we access the power and mind of Christ to conquer the temptations of thinking like the world.  I agree with Tom Benjamin when he says… “Whatever you think about you bring about!”  We can know the will and intent of God for every aspect of our lives, wow, that’s true destiny.

Most of our problems as Christians are that we still have a world’s view of thinking, though we are new creature, quickened by the Spirit of God, our minds are still set on the world’s way of thinking.  The “BOOK” says that is carnality, and it’s enmity against God (Romans 8:5-8).  So you and I must start now renewing our minds to “think like the MAN,” and begin living this transformed kingdom life on earth just like Jesus!  After all…as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17). Paul said prolifically in Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus. Stop thinking like a carnal minded man and start thinking like the Word, Jesus… the MAN! We have been given His access and authority so let’s assume our renewed, resurrected life as citizens of His kingdom!

To be continued…

I grew up in the church; my father and mother together trained me in the way of God at an early age. I sang in the choir, read Scripture, served in any capacity that I could. I was in love with the church but not with Jesus, I had religion but no real relationship. This reality began to reveal itself when I was away in college. I started drifting far from the peaceful shores of Christianity.

As my social consciousness awakened I became increasingly disenchanted with the church, because I didn’t see it dealing with the social issues. The church appeared to be silent regarding the suffering, and oppression that was/is paralyzing black people.

In the perceived silence of the church I began to listen to the voice of Louis Farrakhan, his charismatic approach of speaking truth to power nearly severed my ties with the church.

The Bible says train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it. I was hanging on by a thread. I dangled, but I didn’t detach.

After graduating from college, I moved to St. Louis to begin my sales career. I had money but no meaning, a promising job but no joy. I was silently depressed, I felt confused and alone. I knew in my heart that Islam could not redeem me; but thanks be to God – He did not leave me nor forsake me.

A stranger on the street reintroduced me not to the church but to Jesus. Though I was radical, and reluctant to hear, the loneliness I felt in my heart was consumed by the love of Jesus.

I went to the church a friend had previously talked to me about and I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior, that evening I was baptized. No father, no mother present – just that friend that sticketh closer than a brother Jesus, my best friend. Upon coming out of the water I sensed the windows of heaven open and the Spirit of God coming to dwell in and on me, empowering and equipping me for Kingdom building.

I stand as a living testimony that every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before. I implore you to seek his face and he will give you amazing grace. Get to know Jesus Christ. He’s willing and waiting to establish an eternal relationship with you today. I’m so glad I did!

Rev. Sean E. Weaver