“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things. Those things, which ye have learned, and received, and heard and seen in me do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” (Philippians 4:8-9)
What we are witnessing today on our televisions, on social media, in magazines and the movies is comparable to backing a garbage truck up to our front door and inviting the driver to dump the entire load of filth and garbage on our living room floor and then asking him to, “bring us another load of your worst filth each day from now on.”
If you don’t want to think about garbage, don’t load your mind with it. One does not stop thinking evil, sinful, lustful and terrible thoughts by saying, “I’m not going to think about that anymore.” He is then thinking about what he is trying to avoid thinking about.
The Bible gives the formula: think the good thoughts and don’t allow room for the bad thoughts.
Our text lists eight areas where we should let our thoughts dwell. The only way to keep the thoughts of "garbage" out of our minds is to dwell on the good things about which Paul speaks here. Walk with the Lord today and be a blessing.
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