1 Samuel 29:1-31:13; John 11:54-12:19; Psalm 118:1-18; Proverbs 15:24-26
"The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to Him."
Today's reading from Proverbs is a reminder of just how BIG our God is...He not only sees what we do, but He also knows our thoughts - and they are important to Him.
Our thoughts are a reflection of our heart. They are influenced by what we read, see, hear and experience. Most of the time, the choice of what we open our minds to is ours. Philippians 4:8 says, "Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things."
It's not hard to let your mind fall into the gutter. The world is filled with mind trash everywhere we turn. As believers, we are called to a higher standard...and a road less traveled. Proverbs 16:3 tells us to "commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established."
If we are to please the Lord, we must forever strive to control the direction of our minds and take any thoughts captive that would steer us in the wrong direction. Self-discipline is required to guard the gates of our minds...and a Savior who died for our sins to forgive us when we fail.
Blessings,
Pastor Susan
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