New in the attitude of your mind

“To be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Eph. 4:23-24 NIV)

To be made new in the “attitude of your minds” is interesting when you consider the definition of the word “attitude”. The definition is typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior. So, this could mean to be made new in the “behavior” of your mind. Some synonyms for attitude are: viewpoint, outlook, perspective, stance, standpoint, position, and inclination.

It is a doable choice!

This verse also says to “put on the new self”. This means you can choose to put it on! You can choose how you think and respond to things. You can choose to have a good attitude (a good viewpoint, outlook, perspective, stance, standpoint, position or inclination) in any circumstance if you decide to and just put your mind to it! You can choose to “put on” a good attitude.

The Bible puts it this way

 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Rom. 12:2 NIV). Then, as our promise at the top says, you will be able to be “like God in true righteousness and holiness.”