The Battle of the Mind: Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8
God wants us to take control of our thinking. Racing and random thoughts are Satans play ground.
This verse lays down high standards for our thought life. It also exposes that the battle is in the mind.
This verse started me on the path of renewing my mind. (See Ephesians 4:23) It provides boundaries for right thinking. It has been a long battle, but my thought life is radically different than in the early years of my Christian life.
According to this verse, my thoughts should to be true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and good. If they are not, I consciously reject them and change my mental script.
This verse opened up a new level of freedom and moral purity for me. The following are five powerful lessons I’ve learned about my thought life.
First, I discovered that I could control my mental script. If my spirit does not control my thought life, my flesh and soul have an automatic “go to” menu.
Second, I discovered that if I did not control my mental script, it would control me. What I dwell on mentally affects my attitudes and actions.
Third I discovered that my mind was like a garden. I need to choose my metal seeds carefully and constantly pull weeds. I am very selective about what I allow into my mind. I no longer feed on mental junk food.
Fourth, I discovered that a consistent pattern of positive and wholesome thinking set my life and relationships on a different course. As a man thinks in his heart so it happens in his life.
Finally, I came to realize that God holds me accountable for every thought, word and deed. That means I am responsible for managing my thought life. If you what to change your life, take control of your thinking!
A good starting point is memorizing Philippians 4:8. It screams that our minds matter to God! The battles of life are won or lost in your mind!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8
God wants us to take control of our thinking. Racing and random thoughts are Satans play ground.
This verse lays down high standards for our thought life. It also exposes that the battle is in the mind.
This verse started me on the path of renewing my mind. (See Ephesians 4:23) It provides boundaries for right thinking. It has been a long battle, but my thought life is radically different than in the early years of my Christian life.
According to this verse, my thoughts should to be true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and good. If they are not, I consciously reject them and change my mental script.
This verse opened up a new level of freedom and moral purity for me. The following are five powerful lessons I’ve learned about my thought life.
First, I discovered that I could control my mental script. If my spirit does not control my thought life, my flesh and soul have an automatic “go to” menu.
Second, I discovered that if I did not control my mental script, it would control me. What I dwell on mentally affects my attitudes and actions.
Third I discovered that my mind was like a garden. I need to choose my metal seeds carefully and constantly pull weeds. I am very selective about what I allow into my mind. I no longer feed on mental junk food.
Fourth, I discovered that a consistent pattern of positive and wholesome thinking set my life and relationships on a different course. As a man thinks in his heart so it happens in his life.
Finally, I came to realize that God holds me accountable for every thought, word and deed. That means I am responsible for managing my thought life. If you what to change your life, take control of your thinking!
A good starting point is memorizing Philippians 4:8. It screams that our minds matter to God! The battles of life are won or lost in your mind!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
