You Are What You Think

You Are What You Think by Dr. D. James Kennedy
“…whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report…think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

As we continue with devotional messages on this beautiful verse, we see that Paul tells the Philippians to think on good and positive things.

They include:
Whatever things are honest.
Whatever things are respectful.
Whatever things are just.
Whatever things are pure.
Whatever things are lovely.
Whatever things are of good report.

Though we as Christians are not of this world, we do live in it. We must live our lives justly and fairly, above reproach. These are the kinds of things that he is saying we should think about.

The Bible exhorts us frequently to purity our heart and mind. The Bible says that the pure in heart shall see God. If God seems distant, it could be because of impure thoughts (and actions).

We must not only think amiable thoughts, but also those that are conciliatory as opposed to discordant. The lovely and the beautiful draw us to God.

We ought to be thinking good things of people, and we ought to be speaking well of people because these are the kinds of things that build people up instead of tearing them down.

Indeed, we can be good sharers of His truth as we give good reports to those around us. By so doing, we build up the body of Christ, instead of ripping it apart.

We choose our thoughts. Let us choose wisely.

Oh Lord, You who are the Altogether Lovely One, give us the strength to think wholesome thoughts. As the hymn says, May Your mind, Oh, Christ our Savior, live in us from day to day.

BY GOD’S STRENGTH, WE CAN DWELL ON WHAT IS WHOLESOME AND GOOD.