Christian Living

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THOUGHT LIFE– by Stephanie White

Philippians 4:8 KJV 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.

Our thoughts affect our lives. How, is up to us. Living a life of virtue and praise is the result of Spiritual thoughts. If there be any virtue, if there be any praise, it will be because we are thinking on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.

How do your thoughts compare to this list? Are your thoughts true and honest? Do they agree or disagree with the truth of the Word? We must learn to think more on the promises of God and less on our problems. This doesn't mean that we ignore our problems and never address them - we can think about them, but we should never dwell on them. The Bible tells us that Jesus endured the cross because He set the joy before Him (Hebrews 12:2); we can do the same. We can choose to focus on the eternal promises of God rather than our temporary situation.

Are you thinking just thoughts - thoughts that agree with the forgiveness and innocence that is found in Christ? Are you thinking on things that are pure, innocent and modest? Do your thoughts focus on the lovely or the unlovely, the friendly or the unfriendly? Do you think about the good or the bad, the Spiritual or the carnal?

Your thoughts are your choice. Choose wisely.

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