Unlearn and Relearn
- Henley Samuel
- Jul 31
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 31
July 31, 2025
Today, let's explore a powerful truth that can transform your spiritual journey. Just as switching from an Android to an iPhone requires learning a new operating system, our walk with Christ demands we unlearn old patterns and embrace truths. This daily practice of renewal shapes our identity and determines how we navigate life's challenges.
The Tale of Two Systems
"Therefore just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all people because they all sinned." - Romans 5:12
Our subconscious mind operates by default with Adam's mindset. Even after accepting Jesus, remnants of our old nature linger in our thinking patterns. It's like using a new iPhone but still trying to operate it with Android habits. This disconnect creates tension in our spiritual walk.
Through Adam, sin entered human experience, with death following as its shadow. This system affected everyone, we were all born into it. But here's where the story changes dramatically.
The Greater Gift
The magnificent truth is that while one man's transgression affected the entire world, through Jesus, everything can change for those who believe. Where Adam's actions brought death, Christ's sacrifice brings abundant life.
"For the magnitude of the gift far outweighs the crime. It's true that many died because of one man's transgression, but how much greater will God's grace and His gracious gift of acceptance overflow to many because of what one man, Jesus Christ, did for us."
This contrast reveals the heart of our meditation today: we must consciously unlearn what we inherited from Adam and relearn who we are in Christ.
What Must Be Unlearned
Our minds need daily renewal. The process involves identifying what belongs to our old nature and replacing it with truth. Consider these transformations:
In Adam, you learned you were a sinner;
In Christ, unlearn this and embrace that you are righteous.
In Adam, sickness was your inheritance;
In Christ, unlearn this and claim healing by His stripes.
In Adam, poverty defined you;
In Christ, unlearn this and recognize that Jesus became poor so you could become rich.
In Adam, failure was your identity;
In Christ, unlearn this and stand as more than a conqueror.
In Adam, you were born to die;
In Christ, unlearn this and celebrate that you're born to live.
In Adam, hopelessness prevailed;
In Christ, unlearn this and rest in Him as your hope and strength.
The Daily Practice
This renewal of mind isn't a one-time event but a continuous process. Each day presents opportunities to guard your heart, maintain focus on your vision, and move forward regardless of circumstances.
When challenges arise, when others attempt to limit you, when you find yourself in difficult situations, remember that your identity isn't determined by others' opinions or even your own thoughts about yourself. Your identity is firmly established in Christ.
The beauty of being in Christ is that life flows freely. Healing flows. Joy flows. Blessings flow. Prosperity flows. Goodness, mercy, and grace flow and your cup overflows in Jesus' name.
Living from Your New Identity
Your subconscious must reflect the reality of being in Christ rather than your old identity in Adam. This transformation doesn't happen automatically, it requires intentional choice. You must decide what to unlearn and what to relearn.
When fear arises, unlearn it and relearn faith in Christ. When anxiety threatens, unlearn it and relearn the joy of the Lord. This is the essence of Christian life: continually unlearning and relearning who you are in Christ.
Conclusion
The process of unlearning and relearning shapes how we experience life in Christ. Where Adam failed, Jesus succeeded. His grace far outweighs any transgression, and His gift of righteousness enables us to reign in life.
Today, embrace your new identity. Let your subconscious reflect the reality of being in Christ rather than your old identity in Adam. As you do, you'll find yourself moving forward regardless of circumstances, experiencing the overflow of God's goodness in every area of your life.
Reflect on This
What specific thought patterns or beliefs from your "Adam nature" do you need to unlearn today?
How might your daily experiences change if you consistently operated from your identity in Christ rather than old mindsets?
Prayer
Father, I declare that I am in Christ, not in Adam. I am righteous, not a sinner. I am healed, not sick. I am blessed, not cursed. I am strong, not weak. I am victorious, not defeated. I choose today to unlearn the old ways and embrace my true identity in Jesus. My cup overflows with Your goodness, mercy, and grace. In Jesus' name, I receive the abundant life You've provided. In Jesus' name Amen.
Key Takeaways
Our spiritual growth requires unlearning Adam's mindset and relearning our identity in Christ.
Through one man (Adam) death entered the world, but through one man (Jesus) life abundantly flows to all who believe.
Daily renewal of the mind involves identifying old patterns and replacing them with truth.
Our identity is not determined by circumstances or opinions but is firmly established in Christ.
When we live from our true identity in Christ, we experience an overflow of God's goodness in every area.
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