Jan 10 2010
Think on These Things
Today’s daily verse is Philippians 4:8
– Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Every once in a while, I run across someone who simply wants to twist the Scripture to make it fit his or her lifestyle. Some try to use it to flaunt their ’super-Spirituality’ and highly educated self. Some totally ignore it so they can do the things they want and feel no conviction for it.
Some do all three.
This morning I was thinking about some of them. When I do that, I usually find myself getting angry and not fit for much for a while. Then I thought to myself, “Today is Sunday. I should be at my very best today.” Not that I should be any different today than I am any other day of the week – I certainly shouldn’t. I should live life the same every single day. I should be the same person every single day, whether it’s a Thursday, a Monday, or, yes, Sunday.
My point is, today is the Lord’s day, and I should find myself extra careful to keep my focus on the things of the Lord. Dare I say, the devil may try extra hard to get us off track on Sunday? Sure he does.
That’s when God reminded me of today’s verse – think on these things. Don’t worry about those other people. Stand for truth, for sure, but think on these things.
One small disclaimer. I couldn’t put the entire verse in my twitter status because I only get 140 characters. I’m not trying to change anything about what it says – promise!
One response so far
I LOVE this verse! I also sometimes get my mind settled on how the ideas of those who profess Christ are seeming to become more like the world, especially when it involves those I love. If I let myself stay there I just get discouraged. I know He does not want that, so He gives me His usual wisdom and tells me to think on things that are honest, true, etc. when I get in this state and then the peace comes.
Thank you for reminding me of this.