The document discusses the importance of right thinking and how our thoughts can strengthen or weaken us. It notes that we become what we think and are weakened by evil thoughts but strengthened by focusing on things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. It provides practical suggestions for cultivating right thinking such as reading Scripture daily, focusing on God, and associating with positive Christians.
The document discusses the importance of right thinking and how our thoughts can strengthen or weaken us. It notes that we become what we think and are weakened by evil thoughts but strengthened by focusing on things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. It provides practical suggestions for cultivating right thinking such as reading Scripture daily, focusing on God, and associating with positive Christians.
The document discusses the importance of right thinking and how our thoughts can strengthen or weaken us. It notes that we become what we think and are weakened by evil thoughts but strengthened by focusing on things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. It provides practical suggestions for cultivating right thinking such as reading Scripture daily, focusing on God, and associating with positive Christians.
The document discusses the importance of right thinking and how our thoughts can strengthen or weaken us. It notes that we become what we think and are weakened by evil thoughts but strengthened by focusing on things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. It provides practical suggestions for cultivating right thinking such as reading Scripture daily, focusing on God, and associating with positive Christians.
Philippians 4:8-9 – THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT THINKING Philippians 4:8-9 – THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT THINKING
Introduction: “The idle mind is the Devil’s workshop.” This is an “old
Introduction: “The idle mind is the Devil’s workshop.” This is an “old saying” that reminds us that if we are not deliberatively thinking good, saying” that reminds us that if we are not deliberatively thinking good, positive thoughts, the Devil will move in bringing worthless, evil positive thoughts, the Devil will move in bringing worthless, evil thoughts. thoughts.
I. We Become What We _________________
I. We Become What We _________________ Prov. 23:6-7 – “a selfish man,… as he thinks within himself, so he is.” Prov. 23:6-7 – “a selfish man,… as he thinks within himself, so he is.” Matt. 15:19-20 – “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, Matt. 15:19-20 – “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. These are the adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. These are the things which defile a man;” things which defile a man;” “You are not what you think you are. What you think – you are!” “You are not what you think you are. What you think – you are!” (Ernest Rockstad – Bible teacher) (Ernest Rockstad – Bible teacher) Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, …” by the renewing of your mind, …”
II. We Are Weakened by ________________ _________________
II. We Are Weakened by ________________ _________________ Genesis 6:5 – “Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great Genesis 6:5 – “Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only on the earth and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” The result? God destroyed all but 8 persons by the evil continually.” The result? God destroyed all but 8 persons by the Flood. Flood. Romans 1:28 – “God gave them over to a depraved mind, …” Romans 1:28 – “God gave them over to a depraved mind, …” Avoid viewing negative & evil “images” that are stamped in your minds Avoid viewing negative & evil “images” that are stamped in your minds from now on. Zig Ziglar, a Christian motivational speaker, warned from now on. Zig Ziglar, a Christian motivational speaker, warned against “stinkin' thinking.” against “stinkin' thinking.”
III. We Are Strengthened by _________________ ________________
III. We Are Strengthened by _________________ ________________ Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true,…honorable,…right,…pure,…lovely, Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true,…honorable,…right,…pure,…lovely, …of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worth of …of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worth of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.” (dwell on, evaluate, praise, let your mind dwell on these things.” (dwell on, evaluate, ponder, calculate) ponder, calculate) Practical Suggestions: Practical Suggestions: 1. Feed on God’s Word daily – “I have hidden your word in my heart 1. Feed on God’s Word daily – “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you….O Lord;” (Psa. 119:11- 12) that I might not sin against you….O Lord;” (Psa. 119:11- 12) 2. Focus on God & Jesus – “Let us run with endurance the race that is 2. Focus on God & Jesus – “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes of Jesus,.. (Heb. 12:1-2) set before us, fixing our eyes of Jesus,.. (Heb. 12:1-2) 3. Feed your mind prior to sleep – “I will bless the Lord who has 3. Feed your mind prior to sleep – “I will bless the Lord who has counseled me; Indeed my mind instructs me in the night.” counseled me; Indeed my mind instructs me in the night.” 4. Associate with mature, positive Christians – Mutual accountability. 4. Associate with mature, positive Christians – Mutual accountability. 5. Listen to inspirational music & speakers 5. Listen to inspirational music & speakers
Conclusion:
Conclusion: Is your life being “transformed” daily through “right thinking?" Only Is your life being “transformed” daily through “right thinking?” Only you have control over your thinking. you have control over your thinking.
200 Biblical Questions and Answers: 200 Biblical Questions and Answers about the invisible person within you that has ambition to help you get to your goals in life
