Tuesday, December 10, 2024
A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS!
Phil 4:8
8 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.
One of the hardest things I
struggle with is controlling my thoughts. I
read somewhere that about 70% of our thinking is negative thoughts. We might
argue that the world is a contrary place in which to live but Paul urged the
people of
The Philippians came to Christ out of a heathen environment. Their former lifestyle was
totally unacceptable for any Christian. Even their thinking had to go through a
gradual but radical transformation. The Christian is called upon to make a
choice between our old lifestyle and the new life in Christ.
The word “think” has a deeper
meaning in the Greek. It really means
using our minds to come to the right conclusion. Don’t let the consensus
of our culture do your thinking for you! Christian behavior and Christian
thinking are not automatic results of salvation. Both are accomplished by grace
and through practice.
Constantly and intentionally, we must let your minds dwell on those things that are
honest, just and holy. This may mean filtering
the information that comes across your desk or screen. You may need a bigger
trash can. You may need to spend more quiet moments without any TV noise of any
kind. Remember! Think on the things that are pure. Doubt your doubts. Believe,
and practice, your beliefs. The reward for this practiced and practical
thinking is the presence of God in our lives. “And the God of peace shall be with you.” (Verse 9)
Dear
Lord, let me filter out the shouts of the Devil so that I may hear the whispers
of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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