We got home started watching it and five minutes into the movie my dad got up, ejected the movie and put it back in the case. I remember one time when I was younger we went to the video store to rent a movie. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. All rights reserved. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. We’ll take it back tomorrow and find another movie.”. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. How we think will ultimately determine how we act. Do I Boast in the Lord or in Myself? Change ). We are not going to watch that movie tonight. We had watched five minutes of the movie and I was being entertained! However, I developed a strong taste and appreciation for coffee while in college (my parents don’t even own a coffee pot). Five Basic Questions to Help You Study the Bible, Letter from a hospital bed to my children on the eve of open heart surgery. (A) And the God of peace(B) will be with you. If we had a guest in our house talking like that, I would ask them to change their tone or leave. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. The first time I tasted coffee I thought it was awful. Things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. Coming soon: our Thanksgiving email series will be an exercise in biblical renewal. NKJV Word Study Bible: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, The NKJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version. The first time I tasted coffee I thought it was awful. 8 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. On the one hand, I feel encouraged and energized, almost as if I’m being lifted above and beyond the harsh realities of life in this fallen world of ours. Book Summary The words ‘joy’ and ‘mind’ are the words which summarize this book. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me–practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. What are they? Philippians Themes × Go Go. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Paul offers his own life as an example for the church at Philippi to follow. Thoughts on Family, Reading, and Ministry, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. It’s not just staying away from bad thoughts, the actual command here is proactive. Did you enjoy this post? We are to be the kind of people that intentionally focus on the things for which we can praise God. In a lingering time of chaos and uncertainty, are you longing to rediscover God's grace? (Philippians 4:8-9 ESV). Who is a godly person in your life that as best you can tell models what it is like to focus on good thoughts? 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. All rights reserved worldwide. Jesus is our joy and this joy is grained more and more into our lives as our minds our renewed into His image day by day. We are responsible for the kind of thoughts we have. New International Version Update. He said, “Hey kids, I’m sorry. New King James Version (NKJV). He was being a good dad! However, I developed a strong taste and appreciation for coffee while in college (my parents don’t even own a coffee pot). What Was the Nature of the Persecution Mentioned in the Epistle to the Hebrews? NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. I think this involves filling our mind with the scripture, singing worship songs and hymns, surrounding ourselves with people who will encourage us in the Lord, participating in the life of the local church, telling others about Jesus, and so much more. Our thoughts, or habit of thought, is something that we develop and feed. When I read a passage such as Philippians 4:8-9, I find myself experiencing a double effect. The way we think is similar to the way we enjoy food. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Our thoughts, or habit of thought, is something that we develop and feed. Did you consider it helpful? Philippians Themes. He challenges us to think about whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, excellent, and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8-9 ESV) We are responsible for the kind of thoughts we have. I was hooked. 8 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. Meditate on These Things. At the time I was totally furious with my dad. ALL. Among the many reasons I could mention why I love God’s Word, let me give you just one example. ( Log Out / ( Log Out / I have to admit that often times we look at a movie and wonder how much “bad stuff” are we going to have to fast forward through if we buy or rent a particular movie. Paul gives us six things worth thinking about (v. 8).