Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8
What you think about in your unguarded moments reflects what your mind dwells upon. What you speak about when your guard is down is a good gauge of what is in your heart (Matt. 12:34). Your mind needs exercise just as your physical body does. To keep your body healthy, you must be careful what you put into it, and you must exercise regularly. To keep your thoughts pure, you must guard what goes into your mind. To exercise your mind, you must contemplate things that are noble and truths that stretch your mind.
Some Christians allow the world to fill their minds with ungodly thinking. Some people seem drawn to concentrate on the negative, choosing to be pessimistic about everything. Some remain satisfied with thinking of the mundane. Others fail to intentionally place Scripture in their thoughts, choosing instead to adopt human reasoning. Others, however, choose to expose their minds to the truths of God–to that which is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and good.
The things you allow your mind to dwell on will be revealed by the way you live. If you focus on negative things, you will inevitably be a negative person. If you allow unholy thoughts to fill your mind, ungodliness will become common in your life. If you fill your mind with thoughts of Christ, you will become Christlike.
What you fill your mind with is a matter of choice. Choose to concentrate on the magnificent truths of God, and they will create in you a noble character that brings glory to God.
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Jack
March 4
What you fill your mind with is a matter of choice. Choose to concentrate on the magnificent truths of God, and they will create in you a noble character that brings glory to God.
AMEN !!!
Melissa Slaughter
March 4
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are HONEST, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Thank you Jesus.
Ben Dare
March 4
It seems that we all are often in moments of unguarded states. Personally when I am tired, cold, hungry or hurting is when I am at the weakest moment. When we remember what happened when Jesus was tempted He quoted the scriptures in response to the adversary. The adversary offered what to some may appear as good things yet Christ chose the excellent things which are the things of God. This is why we must be transformed by the daily renewal of the mind and not conformed to the things of the world. This world is fallen and Christ asks us to obey and reveal ourselves as friends. Let’s do what He asks by the daily renewal and by being a brother or sister for a friend and pray, edify, encourage others in this sojourney in the way. Put on the things of Christ. Thank you BMI for your daily feeding of sheep.
Jay
December 17
I really needed to hear it in the way you explained it. Every day life is a constant fight. I realize we don’t fight against flesh and blood but against evil powers of darkness. How I depend upon the mercy of Jesus and the filling of The Holy Spirit every moment of the day.
Ken
March 5
Amen
Yolanda Pitts
March 8
Yes this scripture Philippians 4:8 is so very important, that we should remember, memorize, and concentrate on it daily.
The Bible informs us in Proverbs23:7.
So as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:
What’s in our hearts comes out. Therefore, we need to guard what goes into our hearts in the first place.
This is really an important and necessary habit we need to form.
It will help our mental health, which in turn will help our physical health.
Where the mind goes, the body will follow.
JVC
March 4
As God gives us breath daily, may we concentrate our thoughts, words, and deeds to reflect what truly brings Him honor, praise, and glory.
AMEN, AMEN, and AMEN!!!
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